@article{ref1,
title="Assessing male batterers with the Personality Assessment Inventory",
journal="Journal of personality assessment",
year="2007",
author="Wilson, Melvin N. and Chambers, Anthony L.",
volume="88",
number="1",
pages="57-65",
abstract="In this study, we sought to provide empirical data on the utility of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI; Morey, 1991) for the assessment of male batterers. The sample consisted of 93 men who were court mandated to treatment. In the study, we were able to replicate 2 of 3 clusters (borderline/dysphoric and nonelevated) commonly found in the literature on male batterers; however, we only partially replicated the 3rd cluster (antisocial/narcissistic). This new finding may reflect a difference in the assessment instrument used to assess male batterers (i.e., PAI). In this study, we also investigated a previously understudied subgroup of batterers, specifically, men who engage in positive impression management. In this study, we conclude that the PAI is a potentially useful instrument in assessing male batterers and provide suggestions for future research.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3891",
doi="10.1207/s15327752jpa8801_08",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa8801_08"
}