To determine if EPPS scores differentiate institutionalized delinquent and nondelinquent adolescents scores of 49 delinquent boys and 46 delinquent girls, age range 15 to 19 yr., were compared with scores of comparable nondelinquent groups. Delinquent boys scored significantly lower in Achievement, Deference, Affiliation, and Dominance. Delinquent females scored higher in Heterosexuality and lower in Endurance and Deference. Incomplete description of presumed need constellations in delinquency and inconsistency in male and female results obtained with the EPPS makes questionable the use of this instrument for the stated purpose.
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