Suicide and the Rorschach: A Rueful Postscript
- 1 December 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Personality Assessment
- Vol. 38 (6) , 535-539
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.1974.10120013
Abstract
A review of the Rorschach suicide literature written 10 years ago called for cross validation studies and the use of refined methodology in order to enhance the usefulness of the test as a device for the identification, prediction, and understanding of suicidal ideation and behavior. The present followup review was undertaken and it was concluded that careful and refined research methodology can somewhat enhance sensitivity of the Rorschach to suicidal activity. It was also concluded the replicative research has not supported previously promising Rorschach suicide indicators, suggesting that the Rorschach may be an inappropriate technique for assessing suicidal activity.Keywords
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