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. 1998 Oct;51(1):21-32.
doi: 10.1016/s0165-0327(98)00153-0.

Measurement of temperament and character in mood disorders: a model of fundamental states as personality types

C R Cloninger  1 , C Bayon, D M Svrakic
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Measurement of temperament and character in mood disorders: a model of fundamental states as personality types

C R Cloninger et al. J Affect Disord. 1998 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Personality assessment may allow reliable measurement of risk of mood disorders.

Methods: A group of adults (804) representative of the general population were assessed by questionnaire. Personality types were measured by the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI).

Results: Specific TCI configurations define personality types that can be described as hyperthymic, cyclothymic, irritable, and depressive. Each type had a unique profile of emotions, suicide attempts, and hospitalization.

Conclusions: TCI traits are associated with mood disorders.

Limitations: Different ways of measuring Kraepelinean subtypes may disagree. Whether differences in personality cause psychopathology, or vice versa, remains uncertain.

Clinical relevance: Personality profiles help in assessing suicidality and planning treatment.

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