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The current investigation evaluated psychological and personality profiles of successful applicants to a major Roman Catholic religious order. The MMPI-2 and 16PF were administered to 68 applicants between 1990 and 2004 who subsequently entered seminary. Results indicate that these applicants to the priesthood were generally well-adjusted as well as being socially responsible, interpersonally sensitive and sociable. Findings also suggest some tendency for defensiveness and repression. Furthermore, dealing with perceived negative impulses such as anger and hostility may also be a concern for many of these men.
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Plante, T.G., Aldridge, A. & Louie, C. Are Successful Applicants to the Priesthood Psychologically Healthy?. Pastoral Psychol 54, 81–90 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-005-6185-7
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