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Cyclothymic temperament: the impact of age
1University of California at San Diego, San Diego, Calif, USA. FrancoBenazzi@FBenazzi.it
Psychopathology
|March 12, 2009
Summary
Age may influence certain cyclothymic temperament (CT) symptoms, particularly those involving mood and energy fluctuations. However, many CT features appear stable across different age groups in bipolar disorder patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Mood Disorders
Background:
- Cyclothymic temperament (CT) involves persistent mood, thinking, and behavioral instability.
- CT is frequently observed in individuals with bipolar disorders.
- Understanding age-related variations in CT can refine its diagnostic features.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between age and specific items of cyclothymic temperament.
- To determine if age impacts the prevalence or expression of CT symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 209 remitted bipolar II and major depressive disorder outpatients was assessed.
- Psychiatric diagnosis was confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV.
- Cyclothymic temperament was evaluated using the TEMPS-A questionnaire.
Main Results:
- The study included patients with a mean age of 39.1 years (range 16-63).
- Bipolar II patients exhibited more CT items than major depressive disorder patients.
- Eight out of 17 CT items showed a significant association with age, including mood and energy instability indicators.
Conclusions:
- Age appears to influence specific CT symptoms related to mood and energy fluctuations.
- Some CT features may become more prevalent with age.
- Many CT items demonstrate stability across age, suggesting enduring characteristics.
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