The MMPI and schizophrenia: a review

Schizophr Bull. 1983;9(2):226-46. doi: 10.1093/schbul/9.2.226.

Abstract

Research investigating application of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) to schizophrenia is reviewed. This review is organized into five sections: diagnostic issues in schizophrenia; methodological considerations in MMPI research on schizophrenia; historical overview of MMPI research on schizophrenia; current topics in MMPI research on schizophrenia; conclusion. Recommendations are offered for future research and clinical application of research findings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
  • Black or African American / psychology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diseases in Twins
  • Female
  • Humans
  • MMPI*
  • Male
  • Marriage
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychometrics
  • Religion and Psychology
  • Research Design
  • Schizophrenia / diagnosis*
  • Schizophrenia / genetics
  • Schizophrenia / therapy
  • Schizophrenic Psychology
  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder / genetics
  • Statistics as Topic