Comparison of MMPI-2-RF Profiles between Child Maltreatment and Non-maltreatment Custody Cases

• NCJ Number: 239762
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice Volume: 12 Issue: 3 Dated: May - June 2012 Pages: 227-237
• Author(s): Terry B. Pinsoneault, Ph.D.; Frank R. Ezzo, Ph.D., ABPP
• Date Published: June 2012
• Length: 11 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

MMPI-2-RF profiles were compared for child maltreatment versus non-maltreatment samples.

Abstract

MMPI-2-RF profiles were compared for child maltreatment (n=61) versus non-maltreatment (n=168) samples. Maltreatment profiles showed elevations five to seven points higher on scales L-r, THD, RC3, RC6, and FML, and about four points higher on scales RC4, RC8, PSYC, and JCP. Results appeared consistent with previous research conducted with the MMPI-2. Sixty-seven percent of Maltreatment (Parental Fitness Evaluees Group) participants showed at least one clinical elevation; 55 percent of Non-Maltreatment (Child Custody Litigants Group) participants did so. Twenty-five percent of Maltreatment participants showed six or more clinical elevations whereas 8 percent of non-maltreatment participants did so. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.