MMPI‐2 and 16PF‐5 Personality Traits of Parents Involved in Personality Assessment

Abstract

The present study focused on both the MMPI‐2 scales and the 16PF‐5 primary and global factors, involving 213 individuals who were court‐ordered to undergo a personality assessment in neglect and/or abuse cases. Results showed a defensive approach to the assessment and specific psychological characteristics indicated by moderate range elevations in the MMPI‐2 clinical scales 4 and 6 and in the 16PF‐5 Tough‐Mindedness, and high scores of 16PF‐5 Self‐Control associated with low scores of PSY‐5 Disconstraint. Finally, this study revealed strong associations between MMPI‐2 PSY‐5 and 16PF‐5 global factors, offering a detailed picture of psychological functioning.