Early Memories from Outpatients With and Without a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Slavin, Jenelle M.; Stein, Michelle B.; Pinsker-Aspen, Janet H.; Hilsenroth, Mark J.

doi:10.1080/15325020701273355

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“…The largest differences (large effect sizes) were for the cognitive scales (COM, SC) as well as for EIR, and ICS. That the cognitive scales most strongly differentiated between the groups is consistent with previous findings with the SCORS and SCORS-G (based on the TAT or other narrative data) that the COM and/or SC scales effectively differentiate (a) between clinical and nonclinical groups (Fowler, Hilsenroth, & Handler, 1995; Westen, Ludolph et al, 1990; Westen, Lohr, Silk, Gold, & Kerber, 1990) as well as (b) among various types of clinical groups (Eurelings-Bontekoe, Luyten, & Snellen, 2009; Kernhof et al, 2008; Slavin et al, 2007; Stein, Pinsker-Aspen, & Hilsenroth, 2007; Stein et al, 2013).…”

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Object relations, interpersonal functioning, and health in a nonclinical sample: Construct validation and norms for the TAT SCORS-G.

Bram¹

2014

Psychoanalytic Psychology

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Applying the Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global (SCORS-G; Stein, Hilsenroth, Slavin-Mumford, & Pinsker, 2011; Westen, 1995) rating method to Thematic Apperception Test (TAT; Murray, 1943) narratives, this study of undergraduates aimed to (a) assess the component structure and construct validity of the SCORS-G in a nonclinical sample and (b) contribute to the development of a set of norms to guide clinical interpretation of this method. A 2-component solution for the SCORS-G entailed cognitive and affective components. Support for construct validity came from known-groups analyses in which this nonclinical sample was healthier on all 8 scales of the SCORS-G compared with a composite of previously published clinical samples. The cognitive scales (complexity of representations of people, understanding of social causality) were particularly strong in differentiating between the nonclinical and clinical groups. Additionally, in the overall sample the affective component of the SCORS-G was positively, significantly, and meaningfully related to a self-report measure of interpersonal functioning. This association was stronger among male participants; among females, the affective component was more strongly and negatively correlated with self-reported physical symptoms. Unexpectedly, the affective component did not correlate with a self-report measure of mental health, but its correlation with a performance-based measure of mental health involved a small effect in the predicted direction. Addressing a gap in the literature, this study also contributes a set of nonclinical norms that can be used to guide clinical interpretation of the TAT SCORS-G with some patients. Theoretical and clinical implications, as well as limitations, are discussed.

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Object relations, interpersonal functioning, and health in a nonclinical sample: Construct validation and norms for the TAT SCORS-G.

Bram¹

2014

Psychoanalytic Psychology

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“…Raters (M. Stein and J. Slavin-Mulford) are expert raters who have used this scale for at least 5 years and previously completed manualized training on the SCORS-G Westen, 1995). Good (> .60) to excellent (> .74) reliability was attained by both raters in previous research (Eudell-Simmons, Stein, DeFife, & Hilsenroth, 2005;Slavin, Stein, Pinsker-Aspen, & Hilsenroth, 2007;Stein, Hilsenroth, PinskerAspen, & Primavera, 2009;Stein, Slavin-Mulford, Sinclair, Siefert, & Blais, 2012). Each rater independently rated all 544 TAT narratives employed in this study.…”

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SCORS–G Stimulus Characteristics of Select Thematic Apperception Test Cards

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Journal of Personality Assessment

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There has been surprisingly little research into the stimulus properties of the Thematic Apperception Test Cards (TAT; Murray, 1943). This study used the Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Rating Method (SCORS-G; Stein, Hilsenroth, Slavin-Mulford, & Pinsker, 2011 ; Westen, 1995 ) to explore the stimulus properties of select TAT cards in a clinical sample. The SCORS-G is a theoretically based and empirically validated measure of object relations that has widely been used in TAT research. A sample of 80 patients referred for psychological assessment at a large Northeastern hospital were administered the TAT (Cards 1, 2, 3BM, 4, 13MF, 12M, and 14) as part of their assessment battery. Trained raters scored the narratives using the SCORS-G. The SCORS-G ratings were analyzed to determine the nature and degree of object representation "pull" both across and within the TAT cards. The results showed that Cards 3BM and 13MF exhibited the greatest card pull for negative pathological object representations, and Card 2 displayed the highest card pull for adaptive and mature object representations. Both clinical and research related implications are discussed.

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“…Our approach to coding specific life events as either absent or present may also be limited in some respects. For example, trauma severity may be related to the extent to which certain aspects of OR are disrupted more than others (Porcerelli & Cogan, 2014; Slavin et al, 2007). Similarly, we did not differentiate among severity of suicide attempts, intensity of suicidal ideation, intensity of substance abuse, or frequency of self-harm.…”

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“…Trauma in childhood may have a more disruptive impact on underlying domains of personality functioning. Previous studies have examined OR within adult populations with trauma histories (Callahan, Price, & Hilsenroth, 2003; Ortigo, Westen, DeFife, & Bradley, 2013; Porcerelli & Cogan, 2014; Price, Hilsenroth, Callahan, Petretic-Jackson, & Bonge, 2004; Slavin, Stein, Pinsker-Aspen, & Hilsenroth, 2007). Therefore, consistent with the literature, we hypothesized that those reporting childhood trauma will exhibit lower ratings on feelings about (AFF) and understanding of others (SC), as well as poorer self-worth (SE).…”

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External Validity of SCORS-G Ratings of Thematic Apperception Test Narratives in a Sample of Outpatients and Inpatients

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Abstract. The Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Ratings Method (SCORS-G; Stein, Hilsenroth, Slavin-Mulford, & Pinsker-Aspen, 2011 ) is a reliable system for coding narrative data, such as Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) stories. This study employs a cross-sectional, correlational design to examine associations between SCORS-G dimensions and life events in two clinical samples. Samples were composed of 177 outpatients and 57 inpatients who completed TAT protocols as part of routine clinical care. Two experienced raters coded narratives with the SCORS-G. Data on the following clinically relevant life events were collected: history of psychiatric hospitalization, suicidality, self-harming behavior, drug/alcohol abuse, conduct-disordered behavior, trauma, and education level. As expected, the clinical life event variable associated with the largest number of SCORS-G dimensions was Suicidality. Identity and Coherence of Self was related to self-harm history across samples. Emotional Investment in Relationships and Complexity of Representations were also associated with several life events. Clinical applications, limitations of the study, and future directions are reviewed.

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Early Memories from Outpatients With and Without a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Cited by 16 publications

References 21 publications

Object relations, interpersonal functioning, and health in a nonclinical sample: Construct validation and norms for the TAT SCORS-G.

Object relations, interpersonal functioning, and health in a nonclinical sample: Construct validation and norms for the TAT SCORS-G.

SCORS–G Stimulus Characteristics of Select Thematic Apperception Test Cards

External Validity of SCORS-G Ratings of Thematic Apperception Test Narratives in a Sample of Outpatients and Inpatients

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