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Affective differences among empirically derived subgroups of headache patients.
B N Kinder1, G Curtiss, S Kalichman
1University of South Florida.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|June 1, 1992
Summary
This study identified distinct personality subgroups in headache patients using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). These subgroups showed significant differences in anxiety, anger, and depression levels.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Previous research identified four subgroups of male and female headache patients.
- The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was used for initial subgrouping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To extend previous findings by providing further descriptive information on headache patient subgroups.
- To investigate differences in anxiety, anger, anger expression, and depression among these empirically derived subgroups.
Main Methods:
- Reclassification of MMPIs from 229 headache patients (52 males, 177 females) into previously identified subgroups.
- Analysis of differences between subgroups on independent measures of psychological distress.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were found among the empirically derived subgroups.
- These differences were observed in measures of anxiety, anger, anger expression, and depression.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms the existence of distinct psychological profiles within the headache patient population.
- Findings contribute to understanding the psychological underpinnings of headache and back pain.