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Kevin Bolinskey is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at Indiana State University (ISU), where he has been a faculty member since 2004. His work bridges clinical psychology, psychological assessment, and neuropsychology, with a strong emphasis on psychometric tools such as the MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia (2002)
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia (2000)
- B.S. in Psychology, Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia (1997)
Dr. Bolinskey's research centers on identifying cognitive and personality markers of schizophrenia liability, particularly through the lens of schizotypy and psychosis proneness in college populations. He investigates how MMPI-2-RF profiles can differentiate psychometrically identified schizotypes from controls, and explores endophenotypes such as emotion recognition deficits and working memory impairments. His work extends to validity testing in ADHD assessments and trauma-related psychopathology.
His recent publications and presentations (2023–2025) reveal a sustained focus on developing and validating new MMPI scales (e.g., SzT Scale, EAT Scale), examining dissociation and trauma, and refining symptom and performance validity tests in clinical evaluations. These works span high-impact conferences such as the Society for Personality Assessment and the Southeastern Psychological Association.
- Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Research/Creativity Award (2016)
Dr. Bolinskey has secured significant research funding, including a $100,000 grant in 2007 and a University Research Committee grant for studying cognitive markers of schizophrenia liability. He has mentored numerous collaborators and students, including E. A. Smith, Y. Gonzalez, and K. M. Schuder. He has also held leadership roles such as Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate’s Curriculum and Academic Affairs Committee and has served on multiple university committees. His clinical expertise includes consultation with the Student Counseling Center and the Hamilton Center in Terre Haute, IN.
He is actively involved in research teams focused on personality assessment and psychopathology, contributing to large-scale collaborative projects on schizotypy, trauma, and ADHD assessment. His ongoing work includes developing new MMPI-3 scales and exploring the intersection of eating concerns, PTSD, and psychosis proneness.
