The waiver of signature in personal reports

Abstract

The Woodworth-Mathews personal data sheet was filled out by two groups of college women under instructions both for anonymity and signature. Under initial conditions of no signature more symptoms are reported and the percentage frequencies are higher for items on general feelings of unreality, boredom, desire for escape and specific physical symptoms with a neurotic implication. Questions on likes, specific fears, and impulsions show no significant differences. A table of frequencies of response for each question and total score under both conditions is included. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)