A Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Indicator of Psychological Distress in Male Students.

Davis, Douglas A.; Widseth, Jane C.

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Publication Date: 1978-Sep

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A Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Indicator of Psychological Distress in Male Students.

Davis, Douglas A.; Widseth, Jane C.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v25 n5 p469-72 Sep 1978

The relationship of moderately elevated Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Scales 2 and 7 to psychological help seeking, problem type, and academic progress was investigated. Results suggest the MMPI 2-7 elevation is a simple indicator of psychologocal distress in the setting studied. (Author/BEF)

Descriptors: College Students, Counseling, Depression (Psychology), Males, Measures (Individuals), Personality Measures, Problem Solving, Psychological Needs, Student Needs

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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