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Somatic Inkblot Series (SIS) emerged as an extension to the existing inkblot techniques, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test. This unique assessment method relies heavily on content analysis to understand the inner cry of a person and penetrates into deeper layers of unconscious in order to elicit underlying conflicts and intra-psychic processes which contribute to emotional and interpersonal issues in one's life. The Series has also made conceptual and procedural advancements by introducing the concept of inkblots into three major forms: (i) Card Form (ii) Booklet Form and (iii) Screen/Video Form. An interview assessment of an examinee focused on image rejection, distorted perceptions of easy to perceive inkblot forms allow an easy access to perturbing areas into the psyche. To make Somatic Inkblot Series available worldwide and promote the projective assessment, Somatic Inkblot Society was formed in 1989 and a peer-reviewed bi-annual publication of Journal of Projective Psychology and Mental Health was launched in 1994 which has a track record of timely publications since its inception. The journal has stimulated researches and applications in Somatic Inkblot Series and related projective techniques, and proved to be a major bibliometric resource to academicians, researchers and practitioners of inkblot techniques. In the course of applications, it became apparent that Somatic Inkblot Series is a reliable tool to map personality attributes that are conducive to management and organizational contexts. The present paper is an attempt to summarize and elucidate various aspects of Somatic Inkblot Series and provide an overview of related inkblot techniques. Future directions for the field of assessment are noted.
Key Words: SIS, Somatic Inkblots, SIS test
Somatic Inkblot Society (SIS) was established in India in the year 1989 and got registered in 1992. SIS is publishing "Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health" a biannual scientific Journal in January and July since 1994. The Journal is devoted to the advancement of research in the areas of projective psychology, personality assessment, psychotherapy and mental health. It is broadly concerned with the development of inkblot tests and personality assessment in clinical, counseling, cross cultural, organizational and health psychology settings. It aims to reach clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers, medical professionals and professional managers interested in the understanding and modification of human behavior.
The present paper is prepared...