The Validity of the Holtzman Inkblot Technique: New Indices

Objective: The present study examines the validity of 11 new Holtzman Inkblot Technique indices. These were chosen from Exner’s Comprehensive System (RCS) indices using two criteria: first, they had to be valid according to meta-analysis, and second, they must be computed using the HIT standard scor...

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Published in:Frontiers in psychology 2021-09, Vol.12, p.621669-621669
Main Authors: Dawe, James, Hawkins II, Raymond C., Lauriola, Marco, Leichsenring, Falk, Pezzuti, Lina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
correlations
holtzman inkblot technique
personality assessment
Psychology
rorschach (comprehensive system)
validation
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Summary:Objective: The present study examines the validity of 11 new Holtzman Inkblot Technique indices. These were chosen from Exner’s Comprehensive System (RCS) indices using two criteria: first, they had to be valid according to meta-analysis, and second, they must be computed using the HIT standard scoring system. Methods: Both techniques were administrated with a retest interval from 1 to 7days to a sample of 139 subjects (63 males and 76 females) from the general population. The validity of the new indices was studied through Pearson correlation ( r ) with the corresponding RCS indices. Results: Nine of the 11 new indices (R-HIT, F%-HIT, M-HIT, m-HIT, C'-HIT, Blends-HIT, PureH-HIT, DQ+HIT, and X-%-HIT) showed significant correlations with Rorschach scales, confirming our hypotheses. The correlation ranged from a minimum of 0.144 to a maximum of 0.414. Conclusions: The results provide support for the validity of the new HIT indices and have important implications for both clinical and research fields.
ISSN:1664-1078
1664-1078
DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.621669