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The inner voice and the Plural Self.

¹Center for the Study of Suicide, Blackwood, NJ 08012-5356, USA.

Psychological Reports

|September 15, 2004

Summary

This study found a link between a person's sense of self and the presence of violent inner voices in 182 undergraduates. Higher scores on the Plural Self Scale correlated with more frequent violent inner voice experiences.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Cognitive Science

Background:

The concept of the self is multifaceted, with theories suggesting a 'plural self' comprising multiple identities or voices.
Inner voices can range from neutral to distressing, and their content may influence psychological well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between the subjective experience of a plural self and the presence of violent inner voices.
To explore potential correlations between self-perception and auditory hallucinations or intrusive thoughts.

Main Methods:

A correlational study was conducted with 182 undergraduate students.
Participants completed the Plural Self Scale to assess their perception of self.
A separate scale measured the frequency and characteristics of violent inner voices experienced by participants.

Main Results:

A statistically significant positive association was found between scores on the Plural Self Scale and scores on the measure of violent inner voices.
Individuals reporting a more fragmented or pluralistic sense of self also reported a higher prevalence of violent inner voices.

Conclusions:

The findings suggest a potential link between the structure of self-perception and the experience of distressing inner voices.
Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of this association.

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