1. Relationship between depressive disorders and personality traits: the value of the alternative five factor model
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Ramos-Grille, Irene, Aragay, Núria, Valero, Sergi, Garrido, Gemma, Santacana, Martí, Guillamat, Roser, and Vallès, Vicenç
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Personality -- Models ,Five-factor personality model -- Usage ,Depression, Mental -- Models ,Psychology and mental health - Abstract
Many studies have examined the relationship between personality and depressive disorders. However, the findings have been heterogeneous and many gaps in current understanding of their links remain. To gain a deeper comprehension of the links between personality and depression, it might be advisable to focus on lower levels (traits) of the personality hierarchy. In this context, the present study aims: 1) to describe the personality profile of treatment-seeking outpatients diagnosed with depressive disorders by comparing them to a control group, and 2) to explore the specific contribution of the Alternative Five Factor Model in identifying outpatients diagnosed with depressive disorders. We used a case-control design and a sample of 315 adult participants. We tested for the clinical specificity of the dimensional personality profile, by randomly matching 105 cases with 210 controls from a general population sample. The clinical group scored higher than controls on Neuroticism-Anxiety and lower on Activity and Sociability. However, only high Neuroticism-Anxiety and low Activity discriminated both groups and were significantly associated with a diagnosis of depressive disorder. Results indicated that Neuroticism-Anxiety is closely related to a diagnosis of depression and it should be specifically addressed in the therapeutic process. Additionally, the activity trait is also associated with a reduced likelihood of being depressed; a finding that implies that psychological treatment ought to emphasize the importance of maintaining a high level of general activity in both the short and long run. Our results help to clarify current inconsistencies regarding the links between personality and depression., Author(s): Irene Ramos-Grille [sup.1] [sup.2] , Núria Aragay [sup.1] , Sergi Valero [sup.3] [sup.4] , Gemma Garrido [sup.1] , Martí Santacana [sup.1] , Roser Guillamat [sup.1] , Vicenç Vallès [sup.1] [...]
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- 2022
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