Convergence of self-report scales and Rorschach indexes of psychological distress: The moderating role of self-disclosure

Ety Berant, Michal Newborn, Smadar Orgler

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Abstract

In this study, we addressed the weak associations found in research between self-report measures and the Rorschach test (Exner, 1978, 1991), from the perspective of Bornstein's (2002) "process dissociation framework." Specifically, in the study, we focused on the associations between self-report measures of psychological distress and their corresponding Rorschach indexes while inspecting the moderating role of self-disclosure. A total of 59, nonpatient Israeli adults participated in a 2-session study. In the first session, they completed self-report scales measuring self-disclosure and psychological distress (suicidality, depression, and loneliness). In the second session, the Rorschach test was administered and coded. The participants were divided into high and low self-disclosure groups. A convergence between self-report and Rorschach measures of psychological distress was found only among high self-disclosers. In the discussion, we address the theoretical and clinical implications of these findings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-43
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Personality Assessment
Volume90
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2008

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