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Resolving Discrepancies in Psychological Assessment Data with Maltreated Children and Adolescents: The Relevance of Attachment Organization
Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
  • David Joubert, University of Ottawa
  • Linda Webster, University of the Pacific
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.1080/19361521.2012.724045
Publication Date
10-1-2012
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Abstract

Psychological assessment is an important area of clinical work with maltreated children. The current study investigated the role of attachment organization as a predictor of patterns of similarities and discrepancies between three types of assessments of maladjustment. Results indicate that participants classified as Disorganized/Unresolved tend to show more impairment on the Ego Impairment Index of the Rorschach when compared with their peers, especially when discrepancies with self-giver and caregiver report of behavior problems are considered. Secure/Autonomous participants tended to show little or moderate levels of problems across measures. The findings point to the importance of using multiple measures when assessing juveniles showing a history of maltreatment, as well as of considering assessment findings in a relational framework. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Citation Information
David Joubert and Linda Webster. "Resolving Discrepancies in Psychological Assessment Data with Maltreated Children and Adolescents: The Relevance of Attachment Organization" Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma Vol. 5 Iss. 4 (2012) p. 353 - 366 ISSN: 1936-1521
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/linda-webster/33/