Use of the MMPI-2 and the Inwald personality inventory to identify the personality characteristics of dropouts from a state police academy |
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Authors: | William U Weiss PhD Gerald Serafino PhD Ann Serafino Walt Willson Jason Sarsany John Felton PhD |
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Institution: | (1) The University of Evansville, Evansville, USA;(2) Private Practice, Roswell, NM |
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Abstract: | The MMPI-2 and the Inwald Personality Inventory were employed to investigate the personality characteristics of dropouts from
a state police academy. A traditional model of training borrowed from military models was used at the academy rather than
a police generated model. Sensitive and independent individuals, more compatible with modern community policing methods may
have rejected police work as a result of the experience. 15 academy completers and 9 dropouts were used in the sample. Analyses
of the scales of the MMPI-2 and the Inwald Personality Inventory identified variables upon which the two groups differed.
The hypothesis that more sensitive, empathic and independent individuals were leaving the academy appeared to be supported. |
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