Differences of Personality Characteristics According to the Suicide Symptoms in Patients with Depression
10.22722/KJPM.2019.27.2.164
- Author:
Yong Lak CHOI
1
;
Mi Ae OH
;
Sang Min LEE
;
Jong Woo KIM
;
Won Sub KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. menuhinwskang@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2019;27(2):164-172
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine personality traits associated with suicidal symptoms (with history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea) in depressed patients.
METHODS:A sample 186 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder was divided into two groups : suicidal group (with history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea, n=70) and non-suicidal group (without history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea, n=116). NEO Personality Assessment System were used to evaluate personality trait.
RESULTS:Neuroticism was high in suicidal group (p=0.041). In multivariate logistic regression, Neuroticism was also a significant influence on suicidal symptoms (Odds Ratio=1.04, 95% Confidence Interval 1.01–1.07, p=0.0145).
CONCLUSIONS:High Neuroticism is a useful information to identify individuals at high risk of suicide in depressive patients.
