The MMPI-2-RF: A pilot study of Latinx vs. non-Latinx Whites profiles.

Benuto, Lorraine T.; Casas, Jena; Bennett, Natalie; Leany, Brian D.

doi:10.1037/pro0000359

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“…Among Latinx people, the findings related to the validity of the measure have been mixed. Although there is some evidence that racial/ethnic identity and acculturation are associated with responding on the L and K scales, more recent evidence suggests differential responding on the validity scales alone (Benuto et al, 2020).…”

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A clinical science guide for reviewing the cross-cultural rigor of assessments in an alcohol training clinic.

Hernandez-Vallant¹,

Votaw²,

Herron³

et al. 2024

Psychological Services

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A standard component of service delivery in alcohol treatment clinics is evidence-based assessment (EBA). Although EBA is essential for selecting appropriate treatment modalities for alcohol use and associated problems, there are limitations in existing EBAs concerning evidence of cultural equivalence and utility among individuals seeking alcohol treatment. However, training in EBA, addictions, and clinical applications with diverse populations all are gaps in clinical training in doctoral programs in clinical psychology. The present work used the clinical science model to review the psychometric properties, cross-cultural utility, and measurement invariance of measures in an assessment battery used in an alcohol treatment training clinic. This article describes the results of that review, recommendations for retaining or replacing common assessment measures used in alcohol treatment clinics, and recommendations for alcohol treatment clinics interested in engaging in similar processes. Findings suggested that more research is needed to evaluate the psychometric properties of EBAs utilized in an alcohol treatment assessment battery, particularly among American Indian and Alaska Native people, and to test measurement invariance across race/ethnicity and other identity groups in alcohol treatment-seeking populations. Overall, routine reviews of cultural relevance are needed in clinical settings to stay current with the emerging literature.

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A clinical science guide for reviewing the cross-cultural rigor of assessments in an alcohol training clinic.

Hernandez-Vallant¹,

Votaw²,

Herron³

et al. 2024

Psychological Services

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“…Many of these instruments were initially normed on predominantly White male samples, and research conducted on older versions of some assessments has found statistical differences in scores between the norming sample and women, ethnically diverse populations, and individuals with lower levels of acculturation (Perlin & McClain, 2009; Tsai & Pike, 2000; Weiss & Rosenfeld, 2012). More recent research, however, suggests that the differences in scores are generally not substantial enough to be the sole cause for clinical scale elevations and thus may be appropriate for use with some diverse populations (Benuto et al, 2020; Whitman et al, 2018).…”

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An uncomfortable tension: Reconciling the principles of forensic psychology and cultural competency.

Bergkamp¹,

McIntyre²,

Hauser³

2023

Law and Human Behavior

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Objective: State of Washington v. Sisouvanh (2012) was the first case in which an appellate court asserted the need for cultural competence in competency-to-stand-trial evaluations. A court reiterated this need in State of Washington v. Ortiz-Abrego (2017). Research in forensic psychology seldom addressed cultural considerations in pretrial evaluations until this past decade, but the growing body of literature pales in comparison to the work found in clinical and counseling psychology. Most of the current literature acknowledges the lack of professionally sanctioned practice guidelines and makes valuable suggestions regarding how to address cultural factors that are relevant to the requisite capacities of legal competency. Yet, none of this research addresses potential risks incurred by the evaluators who attempt to incorporate these suggestions into practice or acknowledges the possible incompatibility between forensic and cultural competency principles. Hypotheses: The authors posit there may be areas of incompatability, or tension, between the tenets of forensic psychology and cultural competency. Method: To examine this potential incompatibility, we reviewed legal cases with cultural implications, addressed recent developments regarding cultural "incompetence," and conducted an overview of cultural competency in clinical and forensic psychology. Results: Comparing general principles of forensic psychology with those of cultural responsiveness and humility, we found that questions emerged regarding the potential philosophical conflicts as well as risks that may be incurred by individual evaluators in legal settings. Conclusions: The resultant dilemma sets the stage for pragmatic suggestions regarding communication, assessment, and diagnosis. Finally, we emphasize the need for sanctioned practice guidelines. Public Significance StatementThe field of forensic psychology must reconcile the potential incompatibility between forensic and cultural competency principles to better support forensic professionals in their practice. We encourage practitioners to utilize existing methods and tools to integrate cultural factors, and we call on professional organizations involved in forensic psychology to assist in clarifying how to operationalize social responsiveness within the field.

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“…It was suggested that risk assessment tools validated on a predominantly White sample are not designed to account for culture and different world views (Tamatea, 2017) and the same may be true for the personality measures. For example, on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (Butcher et al, 2001) ethnic minorities appear to score higher compared to Caucasians (Arbisi et al, 2002;Benuto et al, 2020;Butcher et al, 2001). This is problematic as it may disadvantage individuals from ethnic minorities in a way that their level of risk and psychopathologies may be perceived as elevated.…”

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The Role of Personality Factors in Childhood Traumatic Events’ Impact on Treatment Progress

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<p>Attrition rates in rehabilitative programmes for violent behaviour are concerning as exiting from treatment may have implications for individuals (e.g., further offending, diminished quality of life), the organisation providing the treatment (e.g., cost, ineffectiveness), and for the society (e.g., safety, trust in the criminal justice system). Therefore, it is necessary to consider factors that may hinder the progress and completion of the treatment of violent offending. This study aimed to extend Te Hiwi's (2020) findings on negative relationship between childhood traumatic events and treatment outcomes, by exploring the role of maladaptive personality traits in this relationship. The study was based on retrospective, file-based data of 417 men who attended the high-intensity rehabilitation programme in New Zealand. Binomial and logistic regression models predicting treatment progress and outcome as well as a structural equation model showed that maladaptive personality traits – antisocial, borderline, and psychopathic – had overall no significant role in the relationship between trauma and treatment progress, despite men who were high on psychopathic traits being less likely to complete the treatment. Traumatic childhood events had a negative impact on treatment progress. In addition, treatment progress in the presence of all types of trauma was a less frequent pattern configuration than statistically expected. These findings reiterate the need for further research on the underlying mechanisms in the relationship between childhood trauma and treatment of violent offending, and self-regulation was suggested as one such mechanism.</p>

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The MMPI-2-RF: A pilot study of Latinx vs. non-Latinx Whites profiles.

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

A clinical science guide for reviewing the cross-cultural rigor of assessments in an alcohol training clinic.

A clinical science guide for reviewing the cross-cultural rigor of assessments in an alcohol training clinic.

An uncomfortable tension: Reconciling the principles of forensic psychology and cultural competency.

The Role of Personality Factors in Childhood Traumatic Events’ Impact on Treatment Progress

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