Rorschach comprehensive system norms in Brazilian children from public and private schools

Abstract

The objective of this study was to construct normative tables for the Rorschach Comprehensive System for Brazilian children from public and private schools. The sample was selected using the Child Behavior Checklist and the Raven Test. The Rorschach was administered to children from 7 to 10 years old, both genders, from public schools (N=110) and private schools (N=101) in the city of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso State. Normative tables were created from the 113 variables of the Rorschach Comprehensive System, taking into consideration school type and age group. A comparison of the results demonstrated higher results in the R, Sum Y and Blend variables and in the Intellectualization Index among private school children, and higher Lambda scores among public school children.

Validity Evidence of the Zulliger-SC Test to children’s assessment

“…The variables that could differentiate the groups with p <0.05 were also present in other studies with inkblots (Ribeiro et al, 2011, Resende et al, 2012 and are in agreement with what is expected in theories of child development, indicating that there is a greater complexity of characteristics linked to psychic functioning as the age increases (Vigotski, 2005;Alberto & Santos, 2011). Thus, this research corroborates the studies that suggest the ZCS is suitable for use with children (Villemor-Amaral & Quirino, 2013; Tavella & Villemor-Amaral, 2014; Carvalho, 2015;Villemor-Amaral & Vieira, 2016), reaffirming the possibility of using this method for with children Nunes et al (2010) defended the importance of such assessments.…”

“…A study by Ribeiro et al (2011) with the Rorschach-CS also found lower R average for children 7 years of age compared to those who were older. This data is expected, since children have less life experience and still limited possibilities of association.…”

“…It is interesting to observe, in Table 2, that the number of responses of this type was considerably reduced in the 6 and 7 year olds. In the study by Ribeiro et al (2011), a low average of response (2) was found in 7-year-old children when compared to the older ones. The fact that this data has been lower in children of 6 and 7 years may be associated with the group being in the initial phase of human development.…”

“…Thus, we highlight the importance of conducting studies with these tests, so they can be used in assessment of children in view of the different characteristics presented throughout a person's development. Ribeiro, Semer and Yazigi (2011) built normative tables of the Rorschach Comprehensive System for Brazilian children, students from private and public schools. This test was administered to 211 children both male and female, aged between 7 and 10 years, studying in public and private schools in the city of Cuiabá.…”

Validity Evidence of the Z-Test-SC for Use With Children

“…Different authors have appointed the Rorschach Method as a highly useful instrument, as it permits the understanding of emotional, social and cognitive functioning (Fernandes, 2010;Hisatugo & Custódio, 2013;Jacquemin, 2012;Nascimento et al, 2009;Raspantini, 2010;Resende, Carvalho, & Martins, 2012;Ribeiro, Semer, & Yazigi, 2011;Semer, 2008). Despite using different interpretative systems of the Rorschach, all of these studies have indicated possibilities to use the same method with children.…”