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Personality patterns of headache sufferers.

P de Domini, E Del Bene, S Gori-Savellini

    Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explored personality patterns in 167 headache patients, finding distinct traits in males and females. Certain personality traits correlate with headache onset and severity, suggesting new research directions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Psychology
    • Medical Research

    Background:

    • Headache disorders are prevalent, affecting individuals across various demographics.
    • Understanding the interplay between psychological factors and headache is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and differentiate personality patterns in male and female patients with recurrent, daily, and cluster headaches.
    • To explore potential correlations between specific personality traits and headache characteristics, including onset, duration, and severity.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 167 subjects (18-55 years) with different headache types participated.
    • Data collection included clinical, social, and environmental factors via a multi-page card.
    • Personality assessment utilized the MMPI (Hs, Hy, D, Ma scales), EPQ, and Cattel's Anxiety Scale.

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    Main Results:

    • Distinct personality patterns were identified for male and female subjects.
    • Specific personality traits showed correlations with headache types, age of onset (cluster headache), and duration/severity (daily headache).
    • Some observed correlations were non-linear, indicating complex relationships.

    Conclusions:

    • Personality patterns may differ between genders and headache types.
    • Certain personality traits appear linked to headache development and experience.
    • Non-linear correlations suggest novel hypotheses for future research into headache etiology.