Abstract

This study was attempted to expore MMPI profile, defense mechanisms and MMPI profile types by cluster analysis and defense mechanisms in Physically Handicapped. MMPI was administered to 122 physically handicapped. So it was founded normal profile by total mean of T score of each MMPI scale. Three subgroups were formed as a result of cluster analysis of T scores each. The first subgroup (44.26%) showed a profile 6-8-7, the second subgroup (40.16%) normal (45< T score < 53), the third subgroup (15.57%) 3-1-2. The result of relation between MMPI profile type by cluster analysis and defense mechanisms were as follows. The first subgroup used more passive-aggressive behavior, projection, displacement, distortion, anticipation, dissociation, somatization, acting out, regression, evasion than second subgroup. Although second and three subgroups were not statistically significant differences, the second subgroup used more denial, sublimation. The third subgroup used more passive-aggressive behavior, projection, displacement, suppression, distortion, dissociation, somatization, acting out, evasion than the first and second subgroup. This findings suggest healthy groups used mature defense mechanisms, unhealthy groups used immature defense mechanisms.