Title of article :
Comparison of Temperament and Character in Major Depressive Disorder Versus Bipolar II Disorder
Author/Authors :
Bensaeed, Sara Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Science & Research Branch - Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Ghanbari Jolfaei, Atefeh Department of Psychiatry - School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Jomehri, Farhad Department of Psychology - School of Psychology - Allameh Tabatabii University, Tehran , Moradi, Alireza Department of Psychology - School of Psychology - Tarbiyat Moalem University, Tehran
Abstract :
Objective: The aim was to determine how personality of major depressive disorder (MDD) patients is
different from that of bipolar II disorder (BIID) patients.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, two groups of patients with MDD (47 patients) and BIID (45
patients) between 18 and 55 years old were included and compared. The research instrument that subjects
answered to was Temperament and Characteristic Inventory-125-R.
Results: Among temperament dimensions, novelty seeking, and reward-dependently in contrast with other
traits such as harm avoidance and persistence showed a significant difference between the two studied groups.
Among characteristic dimensions, self-direction and self-transcendence demonstrated a significant difference
between the two groups (p < 0.005).
Conclusion: Patients suffering from BIID are sensation seeker and are motivated by stimulates more often
than MDD patients are. They feel euphoria more and, find the world more stimulating.
Keywords :
Bipolar II Disorder , Major Depressive Disorder , Temperament and Character
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
