Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to validate the Sexual Deviation Scale, a special scale of the MMPI-2. The sample consisted of 90 participants that included 30 men incarcerated for sexual offenses, 30 men who were incarcerated for violent non-sexual offenses, and 30 men enrolled at a small midwestern state university. Demographic information and MMPI-2 data from the two groups of incarcerated participants were obtained from their institutional files, while the student participants voluntarily completed the MMPI-2 and demographic questionnaires at the university. statistical results indicated, as hypothesized, the sex offender group scored significantly higher on the Sexual Deviation Scale than both the violent offender group and the university student group. Potential implications and limitations of the study are discussed.
