Social Class, Psychological Disorder, and the Nature of the Psychopathologic Indicator.

Derogatis, Leonard R.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1975

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Social Class, Psychological Disorder, and the Nature of the Psychopathologic Indicator

Derogatis, Leonard R.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 2, 183-191, Apr 75

The present study was directed toward evaluating the nature and degree of differences between three measures of clinical status often used as primary indicators of psychological disorder. Results confirmed the traditional inverse relationship between social class and psychological disorder but demonstrated that it was conditional in nature. (Author)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Correlation, Mental Disorders, Psychopathology, Racial Differences, Research Projects, Social Class

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