Citation

Gao L, Yang R, Fan HZ, Wang LL, Zhao YL, Tan SP, Xiao CL, Zhou SJ. Neuropsychiatr. Dis. Treat. 2023; 19: 801-809.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/NDT.S404176

PMID

37077708

PMCID

PMC10106313

Abstract

PURPOSE: To explore the correlation between aggressive behavior and impulsive and aggressive personality traits in inpatients with schizophrenia.

METHODS: In total, 367 inpatients with schizophrenia were divided into two groups: the aggressive group and the non-aggressive group. We assessed inpatients' psychotic symptoms as well as their aggressive and impulsive personality traits using the Positive and Negative Symptom Scale, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire.

RESULTS: Compared with the scores of inpatients in the non-aggressive group, the total Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, subscale, and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale behavioral factor scores in those in the aggressive group were higher (p < 0.05). The results of logistic regression analysis suggested that a high Positive and Negative Symptom Scale positive factor score (odds ratio = 1.07) and a high Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire physical aggression score (odds ratio = 1.02) were risk factors for aggressive behavior.

CONCLUSION: Hospitalized patients with schizophrenia with more severe positive symptoms and aggressive traits may be more prone to aggressive behavior.

Language: en

Keywords

aggressive behavior; schizophrenia; aggressive trait; impulsivity trait; stable patients