The Caldwell Report (1983-1985)
In order to assess the effectiveness of the Hoffman approach as
impartially as possible, we consulted two experts in the field of
psychological research. Dr. Alex B. Caldwell and Dr. Curtis S. Hileman
worked together in conducting detailed evaluations of psychological
test data provided by our clients and statistically analyzing the
results. Their primary interest was in examining differences in
important areas of psychological well-being between the time that
people began the process and the point at which they completed it
thirteen weeks later.
To study these matters, over a three-year period they randomly
selected 58 clients to complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (the MMPI) – once when people initially decided
to take the process and then again at the end of the program. MMPI
profiles were then rated by the two clinicians on 11 dimensions
of mental health, which the researchers believe to be central to
healthy adjustment. Notably, the MMPI is one of the most respected
tests for measuring the degree and nature of psychological difficulties
and change. There was no control group for this study.
It should also be noted that as an important pre-requisite step
in establishing the scientific reliability of the research findings,
it was found that Drs. Caldwell and Hileman showed high agreement
rates between each other in independent test interpretations, and
each of these two MMPI authorities were highly consistent in repeated
evaluations of the same respective tests.
On the whole, we believe that the findings of the Caldwell Report
serve as a foundation for endorsing the value of what the Hoffman
Quadrinity Process has to offer for those individuals who experience
a need for personal change and are willing to risk an attempt at
personal change. Although the research project was not designed
to conclude that people who take the Hoffman Quadrinity Process
will most assuredly find their way to a better life than those who
decide to work things out on their own, the research findings do
suggest that Hoffman Quadrinity Process participants make significant
strides toward more satisfying and productive lives and that the
Process is beneficial for increasing the rate with which such strides
are made and the potential for long-lasting effect in such gains.
In summarizing their study, Dr. Curt Hileman, one of the principal
researchers, stated:
“Overall, the research findings clearly indicate that
clients showed considerable improvement for all 11 aspects of
psychological well-being which were considered. In fact, many
of the clients showed dramatic improvements. Perhaps most importantly,
at the end of the 13 weeks, test results tended to indicate significantly
higher levels of global psychological adjustment. Also especially
important, based on our perspective on basic factors which influence
healthy development, individuals at the end of the Process had
much more healthy attitudes toward their parents than they did
when they first enrolled. In keeping with these patterns, clients
showed stronger signs of accepting and valuing themselves, marked
by a decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms. In terms of
relating effectively with other people, the clients tended to
be less distrustful and MMPI indications suggested that others
were apt to view them as easier to talk to and be with at the
end of the Process. Finally, pre- and post-Process changes suggested
that, after the Quadrinity Process, individuals were in a better
position to make constructive and forethoughtful personal decisions
and were less likely to resort to alcohol or drugs as a means
for coping with personal distress.”
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