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Muscle tension and personality.

D Osborne, W M Swenson

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explored the link between muscle tension and personality in patients, finding that higher frontalis muscle activity correlated with elevated scores on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) L scale and lower scores on the PD scale.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychophysiology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Personality Research

    Background:

    • Skeletal muscle activity, particularly frontalis muscle tension, is increasingly recognized for its potential connection to psychological states.
    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used tool for assessing personality characteristics and psychopathology.
    • Understanding the interplay between physiological measures and personality traits can offer insights into patient conditions, especially those involving chronic pain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between skeletal muscle activity (frontalis muscle tension) and personality variables assessed by the MMPI.
    • To determine if specific MMPI scale scores are associated with variations in muscle tension levels among patients.

    Main Methods:

    • The study involved 17 male and 51 female patients, primarily those with chronic pain, in a hospital setting.
    • Following MMPI administration, frontalis muscle activity was measured to quantify muscle tension.
    • Biserial correlation coefficients were computed to analyze the association between muscle tension and 12 different MMPI scales.

    Main Results:

    • A significant positive correlation was observed between high muscle tension and elevated scores on the MMPI L scale (Lie scale).
    • Conversely, a significant negative correlation was found between high muscle tension and lower scores on the MMPI PD scale (Psychopathic Deviate scale).

    Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest a potential link between heightened frontalis muscle tension and specific personality profiles, including tendencies indicated by the MMPI L and PD scales.
    • These results may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the psychophysiological underpinnings of personality in clinical populations, particularly those experiencing chronic pain.

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