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Young and old alcoholics: some personality differences.

J G Delatte, G M Delatte

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study found age-related differences in psychological profiles of alcoholic males. Younger individuals showed traits linked to sociopathy and psychoticism, while older ones exhibited more hypochondriasis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Alcoholism is a complex condition with varied psychological manifestations.
    • Understanding the relationship between age and psychological profiles in alcoholic populations is crucial for effective treatment.
    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used tool for assessing psychological disturbances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between age and psychological profiles in a cohort of alcoholic males.
    • To identify specific MMPI scale variations associated with different age groups within the alcoholic population.

    Main Methods:

    • Ninety-one alcoholic males (aged 20-65) completed the MMPI.
    • T scores from 10 clinical scales and 3 other indices were correlated with participants' ages.
    • Statistical significance was determined for observed correlations.

    Main Results:

    • Seven out of 13 correlations between age and MMPI scores were statistically significant.
    • A significant negative correlation was found between age and psychopathic deviance, paranoia, schizophrenia, and mania.
    • A significant positive correlation was observed between age and hypochondriasis.

    Conclusions:

    • Age is a significant factor influencing the psychological profiles of alcoholic males.
    • Younger alcoholics' MMPI profiles align more with sociopathic and psychoticism tendencies.
    • Older alcoholics tend to present with higher levels of hypochondriasis, suggesting distinct developmental trajectories in alcoholism.

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