Disposition and Organizational Effectiveness of Personality Disorders in a Military Setting
Abstract
In an attempt to define clinical characteristics of the personality disorder who functions in the Navy, two groups of Navy enlisted personality disorders were analyzed. MMPI profiles for one group showed that statement of pathology for these individuals were virtually indistinguishable from the responses of schizophrenics. The Cornell Medical Index (a self-evaluation of physical and emotional problems) was administered to another group of personality disorders. Their patterns of responses were such that determination of which patients were severely disturbed and which were merely responding in a way that might lead to getting out of the service could not be conclusive. Clearer definitions of the relationship between patients' symptoms and effective performance are necessary to assist clinical decisions if the Navy is to be served and Navy personnel is to benefit.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA037319
Entities
People
- Darrel Edwards
- Jeanne M. Erickson
- Steven F. Bucky
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center