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[The influence of personality on suicidal behavior]
1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile.
Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Personality disorders significantly influence suicidal behavior in women. High psychoticism and extraversion were linked to increased suicide risk, hopelessness, and ideation, suggesting key mediating factors.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Suicidal behavior is a complex issue with multifactorial origins.
- Understanding the role of personality traits and disorders is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of personality on suicidal behavior in female suicide attempters.
- To identify specific personality dimensions associated with the severity and repetition of suicide attempts.
Main Methods:
- Assessment of 63 female suicide attempters using standardized interviews.
- Utilized Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (EPQ-R) and other psychometric scales.
- Diagnosed personality disorders based on DSM-III-R criteria.
Main Results:
- Nearly 70% of participants exhibited personality disorders.
- Personality disorders correlated with prior attempts, heightened hopelessness, and suicidal ideation.
- Psychoticism was linked to attempt repetition, hopelessness, and ideation; extraversion moderated survival conformity.
- Neuroticism demonstrated a less specific impact on the studied factors.
Conclusions:
- Confirms a significant relationship between personality disorders and suicidal behavior.
- Highlights psychoticism and extraversion as key personality dimensions influencing suicidal behavior.
- Suggests potential mediating variables in the pathway from personality to suicidal actions.
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