Citation

Viglione D, Giromini L, Gustafson ML, Meyer GJ. Assessment 2014; 21(1): 42-49.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1073191112446963

PMID

22619393

Abstract

Using a multiple regression approach with a large developmental sample (N = 460) of Rorschach protocols from psychiatric, forensic, and nonclinical control groups, the authors created continuous multivariable Composite scores corresponding to the Comprehensive System (CS) Perceptual-Thinking Index, Hypervigilance Index, and Suicide Constellation. Within a validation sample (N = 230), these three new scores, called the Thought and Perception Composite, Vigilance Composite, and Suicide Concern Composite were strongly associated with the three original CS Indices. Additional analyses suggest that the new Composite scores were more reliable than and at least as valid as the original Indices. Interpretive guidelines are offered.

Language: en