Exploratory factor analysis of the Indonesian version of MMPI-2-RF Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is the world’s most frequently used scale, both in clinical assessment and psychiatric setting. This measure has been revised several times with MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) being the latest version. The Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales, which contains nine sub-scales, is the primary clinical scale in MMPI-2-RF. This scale replaces the Clinical Scales from the previous version of MMPI. This research aimed to analyze the construct validity of the RC Scales using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) technique. The sample of this research involved 279 participants (male = 26.5%; female = 73.5%) with an average of 21.63 years old. The obtained data was analyzed using EFA through Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Results showed that Restructured Clinical Scales consisted of one factor solution, namely psychological disorder. The number of the factors, as well as the structure, was different from the US version of MMPI-2-RF Restructured Clinical Scales. Through these findings, MMPI-2-RF users in Indonesia are expected to be more cautious when interpreting the Restructured Clinical Scales sub-scales score

Personality Profile Differences Between Prisoners and Non-Prisoners Using the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)

Prison provides correctional function for prisoners. There are some factors needed to be considered to enable the correctional process work optimally, one of them is the personality of prisoners. We need to consider this because there are different kinds of prisoners with different criminal backgrounds. This study aimed to identify the personality profiles of prisoners, including violent offenders, non-violent offenders and drug offenders, using the Indonesian version of Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5). We compared the personality profiles of the prisoners’ groups with the non-prisoner’s group in order to have more accurate personality profiles. The samples consisted of groups of violent offenders (n = 96, mean age = 27.99 years old), non-violent offenders (n = 79, mean age = 35.55 years old), drug offenders (n = 180, mean age = 32.90 years old), and non-prisoners (n = 245, mean age = 23.31 years old). Analyses using a series of One-Way ANOVA at the level of domains and facets of personality showed differences in the personality profiles of the three groups of prisoners and non-prisoner. In comparison to the non-prisoner group, the drug offender group was found having the largest number of differences in the personality profiles, whilst the non-violent offender group had the least number of personality profile differences

Karakteristik Kepribadian Frater di Wilayah Keuskupan Agung Jakarta Berdasarkan Five-Factor Model

Personality is one of the main things that are being shaped during the formation of Catholic Priest.  However, assessments of personality are often only based on preceptor observations. This study aims to find out the personality characteristics of the brothers to help the preceptors educating them. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with 82 brothers who live in Archdiocese of Jakarta as participants. Participants are currently undergoing stage of Bachelor studies, Pastoral Orientation Year, or Master studies with age range of 20-38 years (M = 23.44, SD = 3.447). Participants were collected by convenience sampling method, by distributing online questionnaires. The general personality description is obtained by processing the score of each Big Five Marker (IPIP-BFM-50) in Indonesian domain with descriptive statistical methods. ANOVA test is carried out to see the differences based on the formation stages. Most of the brothers have moderate scores for each domain, so the expressions can be trained to suit the needs of Church. However, some of them have extremely low score on Emotional Stability (3.7%), thus showing high tendency to be susceptible to stress and negative emotions. Agreeableness is the dominant characteristic as there are no extreme low scores in this domain and the SD on the raw score is also the smallest. It is also found that there are significant differences in Agreeableness based on the stages of the formation that are being undertaken

Personality, Coping Strategy, and Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease are subject to prolonged medical treatment that might affect their quality of life. The purpose of this research was to investigate the correlation between personality, coping strategies, and quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease. 40 Participants (25-55 years old) were recruited using purposive sampling and presented with three instruments: the Indonesian versions of NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO PI-R), Ways of Copings, and Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 (KDQOL-36). Results showed a significant correlation between all variables after regression analysis was applied. Further results indicate certain coping strategies were related to an individual’s perceptions of kidney disease. A significant correlation was found between three personality traits: neuroticism, extraversion and conscientiousness, and quality of life. Results also found that female patients have a better quality of life than men. Further research is needed to examine further the crucial role of social support and ethnic differences. Psychological intervention programs to provide psychoeducation on how to recognize stress symptoms and better stress management for patients with chronic kidney disease are also warranted

Diagnostic Utility of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) Among Elders with Alzheimer’s Dementia

The aim of this study was to examine the diagnostic utility of the Indonesian version of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV-ID) in classifying between typical aging and Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). We administered the WAIS-IV-ID to 47 AD patients (28 females and 19 males; mean age 68 ± 8 years). Severity of dementia was classified into three categories: mild (20 patients), moderate (13 patients), and severe (14 patients). On the basis of receiver operatic characteristic (ROC) analysis, the areas under the curve (AUCs) of each index are as follows: (a) .83, 95% CI [0.738, 0.895] for Full IQ, (b) .88, 95% CI [0.81, 0.94] for Perceptual Reasoning, (c) .79, 95% CI [0.69, 0.86] for Processing Speed, (d) .78, 95% CI [0.69, 0.86] for Verbal Comprehension, and (e) .71, 95% CI [0.61, 0.8] for Working Memory. These AUC values indicate that the WAIS-IV-ID has moderate accuracy in identifying people with AD. This study also raised awareness for the necessity of a standardized process in translating and using cognitive tests, especially in clinical practices

Family Caregiver’s Quality of Life of Elderly Parent with Alzheimer’s Disease

This research explores the relationship between burden of care, health perception, and demographic as aspects that affecting the quality of life of 50 family caregivers with the mean of age is 46.68 years old and SD = 12.97. Each subject has been given QoL-AD, HPQ, and ZBI-22, then being analyzed with Pearson Correlational Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis with the stepwise method. The result showed that burden of care (r = - .454, p < .01), current health (r = .660, p < .01) and history of AD (r = .339, p < .05) significantly related to quality of life, while regression analysis shows that current health and AD history as a significant contributor (R2 = .496, p < .01) Furthermore, it is necessary to test the model with more diverse variables that significantly contributed to family caregivers’ quality of life

Depression and Quality of Life in People with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between depression and some aspects of the quality of life. As additional data, the researchers sought connections between demographic factors and the quality of life. This research used measurement implements in the form of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the LupusQoL. The participants involved in the research were 49 females aged between 18 and 45 years. The results of the research indicated that depression has a significant relationship with all aspects of quality of life, with the exception of the aspect of body image. The greater the depression, the worse the quality of life. Conversely, the lighter the depression, the better the quality of life. Besides this, the research also indicated a significant difference in aspects of the quality of life, on the basis of demographic factors. The conclusion from the research is that depression is an important matter for attention. By overcoming depression, a number of aspects of the quality of life of people with Lupus/SLE may be improved

Perbedaan Kualitas Hidup antara Berbagai Metode Manajemen Nyeri pada Pasien Nyeri Kronis

The purpose of this research was to know the difference Quality Of Life (QOL) among chronic pain patient with various method of pain management that is pharmacology, pharmacology and physiotherapy, physiotherapy and multidisciplinary chronic pain management program (Potensi). We used several questionnaire, such as disability, pain intensity, PSEQ, PRSS, WHOQOL-BREF, PDM, DASS administered in 77 patients with chronic pain. The results of this study showed that there are significant differences in QOL between patients with chronic pain in the four methods of pain management. The results of the study revealed that the QOL in the pain group with Potensi method is better than the other three methods. In addition, there were significant differences in the QOL of chronic pain-related pain patients in general and the dimensions of pain relief. It can be concluded that the method of pain management is effective in dealing with patients with chronic pain that is by Potential method

The Study of Intelligence Profiles Between Islands: A Preliminary Study Towards Norm Development

The aim of this study was to compare the intelligence of Indonesians residing in different islands using the Indonesian WAIS-IV (WAIS-IV-ID), which could be further considered in standardized norm development. Statistical analyses using ANOVAs were performed on the 15 subtests, four indices, and the Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) of the WAIS-IV-ID. This study involved 506 healthy participants, the majority were females, in productive age-groups ranging from 16 to 59 years old, and from middle educational background. Results showed that three indices and 13 subtest scores had significant results and the sample from Java Island had significantly higher scores than the sample from Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi Islands. Based on the conducted analysis, the normative data of the WAIS-IV-ID need to be classified differently between islands or between Java Island and Non-Java Island for more accurate score interpretation. The interpretations and implications of the findings are discussed

GAMBARAN ASPEK KOGNITIF DAN KEPRIBADIAN PASIEN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS (Studi Dilakukan di Jabodetabek dan Jawa Timur)

Abstract.Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimun disease which weakening the muscle of body. MG can limit one's activity of daily living causing a variety of cognitive and psychological dysfunction such as socializing, working, learning etc. The symptoms are suspected influencing memory, processing speed, and communication, seen from cognitive aspect. How a patient deals with a stressful situation is also an important factor because it can trigger the onset of MG symptoms. One way to find out about these is to look at the cognitive aspect dan personality of the patient. By knowing the symptoms, patient can aware and have a better quality of life. This research is using quantitative approach and convenience sampling technique. Participants are 30 patients from members of the Indonesian Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, with the severity of level I and II.Myasthenia Gravis Questionnaire (MGQ), NEO FFI and (WAIS IV) are used as measuring tools. Result on cognitive aspects shows that MG patients have low capability on verbal comprehension, visual motoric, memory, attention and fast thinking process, while other capabilities are on the average. While the personality profiling of MG patients shows average level of neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness. Based on these two aspects described, obstacles faced are motoric ability, memory and communication. Nevertheless, their functioning personality character can be a tool in facing obstacles and maintaining their quality of life.Keywords : Cognitive Aspect, Personality Aspect, Myasthenia Gravis Patient.Abstrak.Myasthenia Gravis (MG) adalah salah satu penyakit autoimun yang menyerang otot pada sebagian tubuh atau seluruh tubuh. dapat mengakibatkan keterbatasan dalam melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari sehingga dapat menyebabkan berbagai masalah kognitif dan psikologis seperti masalah sosialisasi, bekerja, belajar, dan lainnya. Gejala penyakit MG diduga akan mempengaruhi daya ingat, kecepatan, atensi, proses berpikir, komunikasi dari pasien MG yang dapat dilihat dari aspek kognitif. Selain itu, cara menghadapi situasi menekan juga menjadi hal yang penting untuk diketahui karena mampu memicu gejala penyakit MG. Salah satu cara mengetahui dua hal tersebut adalah dengan melihat aspek kognitif dan kepribadian dari pasien MG. Dengan mengetahui hal tersebut, diharapkan pasien MG menjadi sadar dan dapat memiliki kualitas hidup yang baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan teknik sampling convenience. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 30 orang pasien MG dari anggota Yayasan Myasthenia Gravis Indonesia (YMGI) dengan kriteria tingkat keparahan level I dan II. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah Myasthenia Gravis Questionaire (MGQ), NEO FFI, dan WAIS IV. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada aspek kognitif pasien MG memiliki hasil rendah dalam verbal comprehension, kemampuan visual motorik, daya ingat, atensi dan proses berpikir cepat, sedangkan aspek lainnya masih tergolong rata-rata.Sedangkan profil kepribadian pasien MG menunjukkan tingkat neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, dan constientiousness dalam taraf rata-rata. Berdasarkan gambaran hasil dari kedua aspek ini, hal-hal yang menjadi kendala adalah kemampuan motorik, daya ingat, dan komunikasi. Namun, karakter kepribadian yang secara umum berfungsi dengan cukup baik diperkirakan dapat menjadi ‘modal penting’ untuk bisa mengatasi permasalahan dengan cukup baik dan pada akhirnya diharapkan dapat membuat kualitas hidup tidak memburuk.Kata Kunci : Aspek Kognitif, Aspek Kepribadian, Pasien Myasthenia Gravis