Factor/Cluster Classification of Profiles from Personality Inventory for Children in a School Setting

Abstract

The Personality Inventory for Children has seen limited use in school settings. This study compared data from the test with educational placement in a public school. 38 children, from either regular education or special education classes for mentally disabled, emotionally disabled, and learning disabled children participated. The regular education group, as expected, scored within normal limits, while students in the special education groups could be classified within specific test factors. Results suggest the potential usefulness of the inventory in school settings.