Projective in Time: A Systematic Review on the Use of Construction Projective Techniques in the Digital Era-Beyond Inkblots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Projective instruments have historically been used to explore unconscious dynamics and personality traits in children and adolescents. However, concerns about their psychometric properties have led to ongoing debates in clinical psychology. This review aims to critically reassess the use of construction projective techniques in clinical settings for individuals aged 4 to 18 years, also examining the available psychometric data reported in recent scientific literature, excluding the Rorschach Test due to its extensive coverage in existing literature.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing (PEP), and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies published between 2010 and 2024. Inclusion c

SUBMITTER: Santillo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12025577 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature