- Journal of Contemporary Medicine
- Vol: 13 Issue: 3
- The relationship between Type D personality and impulsivity in university students
The relationship between Type D personality and impulsivity in university students
Authors : Mesut Yildiz
Pages : 382-387
Doi:10.16899/jcm.1187428
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Publication Date : 2023-05-31
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :Abstract Aim: Type D personality is defined as a type in which negative affecttivity (NA) and social inhibition (SI) are prominent. Type D personality is associated with psychiatric symptoms. The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between Type D personality and impulsivity in a non-clinical population. Materials and Methods: In total, 462 undergraduate health Professional students were recruited to the study. Subjects were evaluated using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depresssion Inventory (BDI), Barratt Impulsivity Scale-11 (BIS-11) and Type D Personality Scale (DS-14). Results: The frequency of type D personality was 39.6%. The BAI, BDI and BSI scores were higher in participants with Type D personality compared to the group without Type D personality. Correlation analysis demonstrated that Type D personality was posivitely correlated with the severity of depression and anxiety. Impulsivity scores measured by the BSI was posivitely correlated with Type D personality, depression and anxiety scores. Regression analysis demonstrated that impulsivity was predicted by male sex and depression scores. Conclusion: Type D personality was correlated with the severity of depression and anxiety. Depression scores and male sex predicted impulsivity.Keywords : Tip D kişilik, depresyon, anksiyete, dürtüsellik