Administering the MMPI-A via telepractice
Special recommendations for administering MMPI-A via telepractice
Administering the MMPI-A in a telepractice context can be accomplished utilizing our Q-global® software system. Details regarding the system and how it is used are provided on the Q-global product page.
Conducting a valid assessment in a telepractice modality requires an understanding of the interaction between a number of complex issues. In addition to the general information on our telepractice overview page noted above, professionals should address five themes (Eichstadt et al. 2013) when planning for administering MMPI-A assessments via telepractice:
- Audio/visual environment
- Examiner factors
- Examinee factors
- Test/test materials
- Other/miscellaneous
For more information on the five themes, please visit our general telepractice web page.
Selected research to date
Please refer to the following studies regarding the appropriateness of administering forced-choice assessments via computer or other electronic means.
Chuah et al (2006). Personality Assessment: Does the Medium Matter? No. Journal of Research in Personality, 40-4, 339-376.
Butcher, J., Perry, J., & Hahn, J. (2004). Computers in clinical assessment: Historical developments, present status, and future challenges. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60, 331-345.
Pinsoneault, Terry B. (1996) Equivalency of computer-assisted and paper-and-pencil administered version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2.Computers in Human Behavior, 12-2, 291-300.
Russell M. et al (2003). Computer-Based Testing and Validity: A Look Back and into the Future. Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative, Boston College
Studies supporting the equivalency of test scores when picture stimuli are displayed to the examinee in a printed manual versus a digital display on a computer screen (in-person administration):
Daniel, M. H., Wahlstrom, D., & Zhou, X. (2014). Equivalence of Q-interactive and paper administrations of language tasks: Selected CELF-5 tests. Q-interactive Technical Report 7. Bloomington, MN: Pearson.
Daniel, M. H. (2012a). Equivalence of Q-interactive administered cognitive tasks: WAIS–IV. Q-interactive Technical Report 1. Bloomington, MN: Pearson.
Daniel, M. H. (2012b). Equivalence of Q-interactive administered cognitive tasks: WISC–IV. Q-interactive Technical Report 2. Bloomington, MN: Pearson.
Conclusion
Provided that you have thoroughly considered and addressed all five themes and the special considerations as listed above, based on the available research, the examiner should be prepared to observe and comment about the reliable and valid delivery of the test via telepractice. Document in your report that the administration was completed by telepractice. You may use the MMPI-A via telepractice without additional permission from Pearson in the following published context:
- MMPI-A On-Screen Administration (OSA) or Remote On-Screen Administration (ROSA) via Q-global [tests with OSA/ROSA options]
OR
- MMPI-A On-Screen Administration (OSA) via Q-global [tests with OSA-only option]
Any other use of the MMPI-A via telepractice requires prior permission from Pearson.