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Personality structure and adjustment pattern in bronchial asthma

S Sharma, V K Nandkumar

    Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
    |February 1, 1980
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    Asthmatic patients exhibit intelligence but also inhibition, anxiety, and dependency needs. These psychological factors, including covert aggression and insecurity, impact their adjustment patterns.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Medical Psychology

    Background:

    • Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory condition with complex psychosocial dimensions.
    • Understanding the personality structure of asthma patients is crucial for comprehensive care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the personality structure, interpersonal relationships, conflicts, and adjustment patterns in bronchial asthma patients.
    • To identify psychological correlates associated with bronchial asthma.

    Main Methods:

    • A controlled study involving 25 bronchial asthma patients.
    • Psychometric evaluation using Rorschach's test, Eysenck's rating scale for anxiety and neurasthenic tendency, and sentence completion test.

    Main Results:

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    • Asthmatic patients were found to be intelligent yet inhibited, displaying covert aggression and neurotic constriction.
    • Significant findings included marked affectional and dependency needs, considerable anxiety, and difficulty in constructive energy utilization.
    • Prominent issues observed were excessive maternal dependency, sexual disturbances, irrational fears, guilt feelings, insecurity, and unachieved high goals.

    Conclusions:

    • The psychological profile of asthma patients is characterized by a blend of intellectual capacity and significant emotional and interpersonal challenges.
    • Findings suggest a need for integrated therapeutic approaches addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of asthma.
    • Further cross-cultural research is recommended to explore the generalizability of these personality and adjustment patterns.