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Association Between the Inwald Personality Inventory Interpersonal Conflict Measures and Perceived Quality of Law Enforcement Officer Response to Domestic Disturbances

NCJ Number
233745
Journal
Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice Volume: 11 Issue: 1 Dated: January-February 2011 Pages: 42-60
Author(s)
Jennifer F. Gardner, Ph.D.; Jorge G. Varela, Ph.D.; Forrest R. Scogin, Ph.D.; Marcus T. Boccaccini, Ph.D.
Date Published
February 2011
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This study examined the relation between Interpersonal Conflict Measures of the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI) scales and job performance of police officers in responding to domestic disturbances, as measured by peer and supervisor ratings.
Abstract
The authors examined the association between the Interpersonal Conflict Measures of the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI) and law enforcement officer performance during domestic disturbances. Seventy-six officers completed the IPI and had their performance rated by supervisors and peers. There were modest correlations between peer ratings and the GD, US, and SP scales. Similar analyses examining supervisor ratings were nonsignificant. Marital status and years of law enforcement experience were related to supervisor ratings. Findings suggest interpersonal difficulties may contribute to poor performance, while law enforcement experience as well as experience in managing conflicts in the context of an intimate relationship may enhance performance during domestic disturbances. (Published Abstract) Tables and references