Author: Donna M. KnightPublisher:
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Category : Bender-Gestalt Test
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The present study examined the consistency with which nine sets of properties shared by two or more Bender Visual Gestalt Test designs were reproduced. Consistency was analyzed from two points of view: first, consistency or deviation in each property reproduction from the property as it appears on the stimulus card; second, consistency or deviation from the initial reproduction of each property in subsequent reproductions. This resulted in 18 measures of consistency which were examined developmentally and as possible indicators of maladjustment in children aged 8 to 14. It was hypothesized, first, that maladjusted children would show greater inconsistency in the property reproductions than would children who were not maladjusted. Secondly, it was hypothesized that consistency would be age dependent, with property reproduction of older children showing greater consistency than those of younger children. Additionally, the study was designed to permit an examination of possible sex differences and inter actions between adjustment age and sex factors. Twenty (10 male and 10 female) adjusted and twenty (10 male and 10 female) maladjusted children were selected from each of three age groups (8 to 10, 10 to 12, 12 to 14) to give a total sample of 60 adjusted and 60 maladjusted subjects Results strongly supported the first hypothesis. Maladjusted subjects showed significantly greater inconsistency (reflected in higher deviation scores) for 17 of the 18 measures of consistency. Results with respect to the second hypothesis were less clear cut. In view of the highly significant relationship obtained between consistency and maladjustment, developmental effects were * examined separately for adjusted and maladjusted subject. For the adjusted subjects the older group generally showed greater consistency than one or both of the younger age groups while with maladjusted subjects no significant age group differences were found. The findings regarding sex differences in consistency between maladjusted and adjusted subjects was greater for males than females. Limitations of the present study were discussed and suggestions made for further research.
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