The Purpose-In-Life Test in an Inmate Population: An Empirical Investigation.

Reker, Gary T.

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Purpose-In-Life Test in an Inmate Population: An Empirical Investigation

Reker, Gary T.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, 33, 3, 688-93, Jul 77

This research assessed the reliability and validity of the Purpose in Life test in an inmate population, investigated the relationship between the PIL test and attitudes, locus of control, personality factors, and several demographic variables, and compared the PIL scores of inmates with scores of normal samples. (Author/RK)

Descriptors: Demography, Individual Characteristics, Locus of Control, Measurement Instruments, Prisoners, Psychological Studies, Research Methodology, Self Concept, Tables (Data), Test Reliability, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Purpose in Life Test

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