A Comparison of Alternative Proposed Subscale Structures for MMPI Scale 2

Multivariate Behavioral Research
I H Bernstein, C P Garbin

Abstract

Scale 2 of the MMPI was subjected to confirmatory (Oblique Multiple Groups) factor analysis, following the procedures employed by Bernstein and Eveland (1982) in a related context. Various proposed subscale structures (those of Comrey, 1957; Harris & Lingoes, 1955; Weiner, 1948) were evaluated in two different populations: Job Applicants and Psychotherapy Outpatients. Particular effort was directed toward seeing how differences in item endorsement probability (response level) affect the item level structure of Scale 2 and, therefore, the proposed subscales. It was found that none of the proposed subscales explained the item level structure very well. The conclusion was that there is nothing to be gained by use of the proposed subscale systems compared to the use of Scale 2 as a whole. Although there is an apparently large set of factors present in Scale 2, these factors seem to reflect nonsubstantive aspects of item interrelationships.

References

Dec 1, 1982·Perception & Psychophysics·I H BernsteinP McClellan
Aug 1, 1953·Journal of Consulting Psychology·F BARRON
May 1, 1948·Journal of Consulting Psychology·D N WIENER
Jan 1, 1973·Multivariate Behavioral Research·J L HornM Appel

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

May 22, 2002·Psychosomatic Medicine·Helen P HazudaMichael J Lichtenstein
Jan 1, 1991·Health Education Quarterly·I H Bernstein, J B Keith
Oct 1, 1986·Multivariate Behavioral Research·I H BernsteinC P Garbin
Jan 1, 1987·Journal of Personality Assessment·I H BernsteinC P Garbin
Apr 1, 1986·Perception & Psychophysics·I H BernsteinT D Lin

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.