Psychopathology and the Validity of Gastrointestinal Symptom Reporting as Revealed Through Cluster Analyses of MMPI-2-RF Results.

Background: Psychological state, self-reported gut symptoms, and somatic complaints are recognized relationships that can impact health assessment and subsequent treatment.

Aim: To investigate the impact of psychological state and personality on symptom self-reporting and somatization.

Methods: Sixty-two (62) participants from the Hunter region of NSW (Australia) undertook a survey of health and lifestyle along with an MMPI-2-RF assessment of personality, psychopathology, and test-taking attitude.