MCMI and 16-PF With Vietnam Veterans: Profiles and Concurrent Validation of MCMI

Abstract

The issue of concurrent validation for the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) is addressed. A carefully defined group of Vietnam veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were identified (n = 60). They were given the MCMI and 16-PF Results showed that the passive—aggressive and avoidant personality styles (8-2) with schizoid and borderline features and symptoms of dysthymia and anxiety were characteristic of Vietnam veterans with PTSD on the MCMI. The 16-PF pattern of this group was one with low stens on Warmth, Emotional Stability, Happy-Go-Lucky, Boldness, Self-Discipline, and Extraversion; and high stens on Suspiciousness, Insecurity, Self-Sufficiency, and Anxiety. When each MCMI scale was inspected separately for correlates of the 16-PF, considerable concurrent validation resulted. Clinicians are encouraged to use these scales for the identification and personologic description of the PTSD disorder with veterans.