The MMPI-ARC and MMPI-AF Scales: Psychometric properties of the MMPI-2-RF’s Restructured Clinical (RC) and higher order factor scales when adapted for use with archival adolescent MMPI data.

Authors

Susan L. Trumbetta, Vassar CollegeFollow
P. Kevin Bolinskey, Indiana State University
Irving I. Gottesman, University of Minnesota

Abstract

Objective: To explore the psychometric properties of MMPI-adapted versions of the MMPI-2-RF’s RC and factor scales when applied to archival adolescent MMPI data. Method: We explored the internal consistency, temporal stability, and convergent and criterion validity of newly derived MMPI-adapted RC scales and MMPI-adapted higher-order factors (MMPI-ARC and MMPI-AF) using data from the first normative adolescent MMPI samples: 3,971 ninth graders assessed in Minneapolis public schools in 1947-1948 and 11,329 ninth graders assessed statewide in 1954. Results: Most MMPI-ARC and MMPI-AF scales showed good internal reliability, which did not vary uniformly with the proportion of available items. The MMPI-ARC scales corresponded most strongly with the same-numbered original MMPI scales 1, 7, 8 and 9 and least, with scale 3. ARC4 and ABXD were strong predictors of behavior, and ARC3 and 4 captured much of the covariation of reported problem behaviors with MMPI CYN and MMPI Scale 4, respectively. Conclusions: This first psychometric investigation of the MMPI-ARC and MMPI-AF scales suggests that they represent additional, powerful research tools for studies based on historically invaluable, MMPI-assessed samples.

Recommended Citation

Trumbetta, Susan L.; Bolinskey, P. Kevin; and Gottesman, Irving I. (2025) "The MMPI-ARC and MMPI-AF Scales: Psychometric properties of the MMPI-2-RF’s Restructured Clinical (RC) and higher order factor scales when adapted for use with archival adolescent MMPI data.," Archives of Assessment Psychology: Vol. 3, Article 1.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/psyassessment/vol3/iss1/1