Rorschach measures of aggressive drive derivatives: a college student sample

J Pers Assess. 2003 Feb;80(1):41-9. doi: 10.1207/S15327752JPA8001_12.

Abstract

This study investigated measures of aggressive drive derivatives on the Rorschach and Personality Assessment Inventory with 70 college students. As predicted, (a) self-reported physical aggression potential was related to Rorschach measures of identification with the aggressor and aggressive impulses, (b) suicidal ideation with impulsivity was related to a Rorschach measure of aggressive impulses turned toward the self, and (c) the borderline features scale was related to a Rorschach pathological object relations measure. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that a Rorschach measure of emotional impulsivity added unique variance to these Rorschach aggression variables in predicting self-reported physical aggression potential, suicidal ideation with impulsivity, and borderline features. Finally, caution is advised in applying our findings when there is motivation to suppress aggressive responses

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aggression / classification
  • Aggression / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Impulsive Behavior / psychology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personality Inventory
  • Rorschach Test*
  • Self-Assessment*
  • Students / psychology*
  • United States
  • Universities