ERIC Number: EJ750163
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-2933
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Usefulness of Self-Report Instruments in Assessing Men Accused of Domestic Violence
Helfritz, Laura E.; Stanford, Matthew S.; Conklin, Sarah M.; Greve, Kevin W.; Villemarette-Pittman, Nicole R.; Houston, Rebecca J.
Psychological Record, v56 n2 p171 Spr 2006
Clinical assessment of domestic violence has traditionally relied on self-report methods of data collection, using structured interviews and lengthy questionnaires such as the MMPI-2. However, in certain situations such as court-ordered domestic violence evaluations, information obtained through self-report methods may be tainted because of willful impression management on the part of the client. The purpose of the current study was to compare self-report response styles of individuals with varying levels of domestic violence potential in order to determine whether the measures used could accurately differentiate between the groups. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Family Violence, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Item Analysis, Males, Child Rearing, Construct Validity, Program Validation, Evaluation Research, Compliance (Legal), Aggression, Research Methodology, Matched Groups, Response Style (Tests)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
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