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A dimensional approach of suicidal personality
Marinela Minodora Manea1, Doina Cosman1, B Nemes1
1University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Psychology.
Summary
Self-directedness and cooperativeness are key personality traits linked to suicide attempts in patients with personality disorders (PD). These dimensions can aid in rapid suicide risk assessment for individuals with PD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Personality disorders (PD) are a significant risk factor for suicidal behavior.
- The specific personality dimensions influencing suicidal behavior in PD patients require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify personality traits associated with suicidal behavior in patients diagnosed with personality disorders.
- To explore the role of specific character dimensions in predicting suicide attempts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) to assess personality dimensions in 131 PD patients.
- Employed the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) to evaluate suicide risk (ideation/attempts).
- Analyzed data considering DSM diagnostic clusters (A, B, C) and Axis I comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Identified two specific character dimensions significantly correlated with suicide attempts.
- These dimensions differentiated suicidal patients from non-suicidal patients within the PD sample.
Conclusions:
- Self-directedness and cooperativeness emerged as crucial dimensions for evaluating suicide risk.
- These traits may serve as valuable markers for quick suicide risk assessment in PD patients.
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