Type D personality and self-esteem in conversion disorder: a case-control study

Authors : Aslı KAZĞAN, Sevler YILDIZ, Osman KURT, Sevda KORKMAZ

Pages : 816-823

Doi:10.32322/jhsm.967136

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Publication Date : 2021-09-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: In the present study, we aimed to investigate the differences in type D personality and self-esteem between patients with conversion disorder insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CD); and the control group. Material and Method: We carried out the study with 100 patients diagnosed with CD and 100 matching healthy individuals. We used a sociodemographic information form, the Type D Personality Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DS-14);, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(RSES); as the data collection tools. Considering that the scales should have high discriminative powers, we calculated the cut-off points on each scale performing the ROC analysis. Results: The results showed that the patients with CD had significantly higher negative affectivity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(NA);, social inhibition insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SI);, and DS-14 total scores than the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. Also, the patient group obtained significantly higher scores on the RSES than the control group, indicating lower self-esteem among the patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. Finally, we concluded significant positive correlations between the RSES scores and NA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.549 p<0.001);, SI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.410 p<0.001); and DS-14 total scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.521 p<0.001);. Conclusion: Overall, we found that CD patients had type D personality traits and low self-esteem. As the patients had decreased self-esteem, their DS-14 scores increased. Uncovering SI and NA to be high in these patients may drive physicians to take measures to mitigate these situations and adopt a different perspective on CD. In addition, the results may contribute to better addressing patients’ conversion symptoms and personality traits compatible with CD.
Keywords : conversiyon disorder, type D personality, self esteem