Protocol for the Assessment of Mental Illness Malingering in the Workplace (PES-L): Development of the First Specific Instrument for Detecting Mental Illness Malingering in the Workplace Setting

Authors

  • Matías Salvador Bertone Doctor en Psicología. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Neurociencias Cognitivas y Ciencias del Comportamiento de la Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (UMSA). https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7886-0164
  • Alejandro Elman Médico/a psiquiatra.
  • Gabriela Kardos Licenciada en Psicología.
  • Joaquín López Reguiera Médico/a psiquiatra.
  • Ulises Loskin Médico psiquiatra y legista.
  • Miguel Vallejos Médico psiquiatra y legista.
  • Cintia Spitzer Médico/a psiquiatra.
  • Jorge Mauricio Cuartas Arías Biólogo. Psicólogo. Magíster en ciencias biomédicas. Doctor en genética humana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53680/vertex.v36i167.800

Keywords:

malingering detection, psychiatric leave, work absenteeism

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to develop the first psychometric instrument for assessing mental illness malingering in the workplace. Method: Pearson's bivariate correlations were calculated between the dimensions of the PES-L and the SIMS and SCL-90-R tests. Sensitivity, specificity, and potential cutoff scores were determined using independent samples t-test and Cohen's d to determine effect size. ROC curve analysis was conducted to differentiate between two groups based on the total scale score. Results: Results revealed an area under the curve of 0.81 (p = 0.000, 95 % CI: 0.73 - 0.89). A cutoff score of 14 correctly classified 72.16 % of potential simulator individuals. Conclusion: The PES-L has shown potential as a psychometric instrument for detecting malingering in cases of mental health-related work absences. 

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Published

2025-04-10

How to Cite

Bertone, M. S. ., Elman, A., Kardos, G. ., López Reguiera, J., Loskin, U., Vallejos, M. ., Spitzer, C. ., & Cuartas Arías, J. M. . (2025). Protocol for the Assessment of Mental Illness Malingering in the Workplace (PES-L): Development of the First Specific Instrument for Detecting Mental Illness Malingering in the Workplace Setting. Vertex Revista Argentina De Psiquiatría, 36(167, ene.-mar.), 43–55. https://doi.org/10.53680/vertex.v36i167.800

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 167, ene.-mar. (2025)

Section

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