title: Somatization and malingering for workers' compensation applicants: a cross-cultural MMPI study.
abstract: A post hoc analysis was conducted of 60 Hispanics and 60 Caucasians who had filed claims under workers' compensation. The study examined cross-cultural differences of somatization and malingering as assessed by the MMPI. Somatization was assessed by analyzing two- and three-point code types based on scales 1 (Hs), 2 (D), and 3 (Hy) of the MMPI, using the cut-off criterion of T > or = 70. Malingering was determined by analysis of the dissimulation index from the MMPI (F-K > +9). Significant differences were found for somatization; Hispanics were more likely to somatize. Minimal differences were found between Hispanic and Caucasian subjects on the malingering scale.
authors.affiliation: Division of Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, CA 92666.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: DuAlba
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008306:Malingering / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology; D014942:Workers' Compensation