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Objective To investigate the effect of personality characteristics on near-term postoperative mental health of patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Methods We included 119 patients with LSCC who underwent surgical treatment. The recent psychological state was assessed by SCL-90, SAS and SDS 5 to 7 days after surgery. The EPQ was used to evaluate the personality characteristics of patients after operation. Multiple linear stepwise regression method was used to analyze the influencing factors of SAS and SDS scores of LSCC patients. Results The postoperative scores of SCL-90, SAS and SDS of LSCC patients were significantly higher than the Chinese norm (P≤0.05). The scores of P scale and N scale in EPQ were higher than the domestic norm (P < 0.01). The scores of somatization, obsessiveness, anxiety, depression, hostility, phobia, paranoia and psychosis were significantly higher than the Chinese norm (P < 0.05). Family income, surgical method, postoperative radiochemotherapy, psychoticism and neuroticism personalities were the influencing factors of postoperative SAS score (P < 0.01). Family income, surgical method, postoperative radiochemotherapy, neurotic personality were the influencing factors of postoperative SDS score (P < 0.01). Conclusion LSCC patients have near-term depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders after operation. In terms of personality, they have psychoticism and neuroticism. Family income, surgical methods, postoperative radiochemotherapy, psychoticism and neuroticism are independent risk factors affecting postoperative SAS and SDS scores.
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Objective:To explore the mediating effect of perceived organizational support on the relationship between personality traits and perceived self-efficacy of male nurses.Methods:A total of 766 male nurses from 20 level-A general hospitals in Shandong province were selected by convenience sampling method in December 2020. The general status questionnaire, the simplified version of Big Five Personality Inventory, the Perceived Organizational Support Scale and the General Self-efficacy Scale were used to investigate them.Results:The total score and average item score of 766 male nurses' sense of organizational support was 44.05±9.31, 3.38±0.72, and the total score and average item score of general self-efficacy was 26.19±5.65, 2.62±0.57. In 766 male nurses, perceived organizational support had a partial mediating effect on neuroticism and openness, with effect values of 21.71% and 10.19%, respectively. In addition, perceived organizational support had a complete mediating effect on conscientiousness and self-efficacy.Conclusions:The organizational support and self-efficacy of 766 male nurses were above average, and organizational support played a mediating role in the relationship between neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness and general self-efficacy.Nursing managers should give more organizational support to male nurses to change the influence of neuroticism, responsibility, agreeableness and open personality traits on self-efficacy, so as to improve the level of self-efficacy of male nurses.
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ObjectiveTo analyze the correlation between personality characteristics and family environment of undergraduate medical students taking psychology course. MethodsIn June 2017， a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 67 undergraduate medical students taking psychology course， and all the selected individuals were assessed using Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory （MMPI） and Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version （FES-CV）. Then Pearson correlation analysis was performed between the original scores of MMPI subscales and the scores of FES-CV subscales. ResultsThe scores of hypochondriasis， depression， hysteria， psychopathic deviate， masculine-femininity， paranoia， psychasthenia and schizophrenia in MMPI of undergraduates were all higher than those of the national norm， with statistical differences （t=2.070~8.350， P<0.05 or 0.01）. The scores of cohesion， intellectual-cultural orientation， organization and achievement orientation in FES-CV of undergraduates were all lower than those of the national norm， while the scores of conflict tendency was higher than that of the national norm， with statistical differences （P<0.05 or 0.01）. Correlation analysis showed that cohesion score in FES-CV was negatively correlated with the scores of correction， hypochondriasis， depression and hysteria in MMPI （r=-0.410~-0.331， P<0.01）. Conflict tendency score was positively correlated with the scores of hysteria and psychasthenia （r=0.315， 0.415， P<0.01）. Active-recreational orientation score was negatively correlated with hypochondriasis score （r=-0.367， P<0.01） and positively correlated with schizophrenia score （r=0.346， P<0.01）. Control score was positively correlated with hysteria score （r=0.366， P<0.01）. ConclusionUndergraduate medical students taking psychology courses exhibit neuropathic and paranoid personality characteristics， and the personality characteristics are closely related to family environment.
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Objective: To explore the relationship between aggressive behavior, dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) exon III 48 bp variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) and personality characteristics in patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: From January 2015 to December 2018, 173 patients with bipolar disorder were selected from Shanghai Changning Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jing'an Mental Health Center, Shanghai Xuhui Mental Health Center, and Shanghai Jiading Central Hospital. According to the score of Modified Overt Aggression scale (MOAS), 173 patients were divided into aggressive behavior group (research group) and non-aggressive behavior group (control group). General survey and the temperament and personality questionnaire (Temperature and Character Inventory, TCI) were carried out, respectively. The polymorphism of DRD4 gene were genotyped by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Genetic equilibrium test of genotype Hardy-Weinberg and the difference of genotype frequency between the two groups were analyzed by using SHEsis software. The relationship between aggression behavior and DRD4 gene polymorphism and personality traits in bipolar disorder patients was analyzed by χ2 test and t test. Results: There was no significant difference in the general data between research group and control group (P>0.05). Six alleles and nine genotypes of DRD4 exon III 48 bp VNTR were detected. The most common alleles in the two groups were four repeat alleles. There were statistical differences in the frequency distribution of genotypes and alleles of DRD4 exon III 48 bp VNTR between the two groups (P=0.040, P=0.018). The scores of novelty seeking and harm avoidance in the research group were higher than those in the control group (P=0.026, P=0.000), while the scores of cooperativeness and self-directedness were lower than those in the control group (both P=0.000). Patients with long repeat alleles had significantly higher scores in novelty seeking and harm avoidance, and lower scores in cooperativeness, compared with patients with short repeat alleles (P=0.000, P=0.006, P=0.038). Conclusion: Aggressive behavior in patients with bipolar disorder may be associated with DRD4 exon III 48 bp VNTR. In bipolar disorder, patients with aggressive behavior have unique personality characteristics in impulsiving, novelty-seeking, exploring, being afraid of uncertainty, revengeful, behaving himself and so on. Patients with long repeat alleles have more significant personality abnormalities.
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Objective To investigate the interaction between rs1800955 polymorphism of dopamine D4 receptor(DRD4) gene and negative life events on personality characteristics of Mongolian adolescents.Methods A total of 239 Mongolian adolescents aged 12-15 were assessed with Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ) and Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Check List(ASLEC).The polymorphism of DRD4 gene rs1800955 was determined by improved multiple ligase detection reaction(iMLDR) technique.Results (1) The rs1800955 polymorphism of DRD4 gene was significantly correlated with psychoticism score of EPQ.The psychoticism score of individuals with CC genotype (4.94 ± 3.19) was higher than that of TT genotype (3.38±2.29),and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05).(2) The scores of psychoticism and neuroticism in Mongolian adolescents were positively correlated with the factors of negative life events(r=0.154-0.375,P＜0.05 or 0.01).(3) The interaction between the rs1800955 polymorphism of DRD4 gene and negative life events significantly affected the scores of psychoticism in Mongolian adolescents (C C genotype x interpersonal factor:B =-2.689,95 ％ CI =-4.589--0.789,x2 =7.695,P＜ 0.01).In individuals with CC genotype,the scores of psychoticism in those with high scores of interpersonal relatioriship factors were significantly higher than those with low scores of interpersonal relationship factors ((3.01 ± 0.71) vs (2.61 ±0.67);t =-3.066,P＜ 0.01).Conclusion The polymorphism of DRD4 gene rs 1800955 and its association with interpersonal factors play an important role in the psychoticism of Mongolian adolescents.The CC genotype is a risk factor of psychoticism,and the poor interpersonal relationship may increase the risk of individuals with CC genotype.
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OBJECTIVES: This study examined the relationship among personality characteristics, eating habits and food neophobia of high school students. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was applied to 512 students who were in the first and second grade in four different high schools in Gyeong-gi-province. The questionnaire was designed to examine the personality characteristics, eating habits, and food neophobia. RESULTS: The personality characteristics of both boys and girls had intimacy, openness/intelligence, extroversion, sincerity, and emotional stability from highest to lowest. The girls (2.00) had better eating habits than the boys (1.90)(p < 0.05). To examine the level of food neophobia using the FNS (Food Neophobia Scale), girls tended to score higher in the FNS than boys (36.36 vs. 34.06). The relationship between the personal characteristics and eating habits showed a positive correlation (p < 0.01). The relationship between the personal characteristics and food neophoia revealed a negative correlation with all personal characteristics (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the study confirmed the relationship among personal characteristics, eating habits, and food neophobia. This study is expected to provide ways to teach teenagers how to support their proper eating habits and personality characteristics.
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OBJECTIVES: This study examined the relationship among personality characteristics, eating habits and food neophobia of high school students. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was applied to 512 students who were in the first and second grade in four different high schools in Gyeong-gi-province. The questionnaire was designed to examine the personality characteristics, eating habits, and food neophobia. RESULTS: The personality characteristics of both boys and girls had intimacy, openness/intelligence, extroversion, sincerity, and emotional stability from highest to lowest. The girls (2.00) had better eating habits than the boys (1.90)(p < 0.05). To examine the level of food neophobia using the FNS (Food Neophobia Scale), girls tended to score higher in the FNS than boys (36.36 vs. 34.06). The relationship between the personal characteristics and eating habits showed a positive correlation (p < 0.01). The relationship between the personal characteristics and food neophoia revealed a negative correlation with all personal characteristics (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the study confirmed the relationship among personal characteristics, eating habits, and food neophobia. This study is expected to provide ways to teach teenagers how to support their proper eating habits and personality characteristics.
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of body dissatisfaction on Smartphone addiction and to determine the relative magnitudes of specific mediation effect of personality characteristics.METHODS: One hundred and fifteen young and healthy participants completed the Smartphone Addiction Scale, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination-Self Report, and NEO Five-Factor Inventory. By using Indirect SPSS macros, multiple-mediation analyses were performed.RESULTS: Body dissatisfaction had a significant total, direct and indirect effect on Smartphone addiction. Indirect effect of Body dissatisfaction on Smartphone addiction was significantly mediated via personality characteristics (Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, and Openness).CONCLUSION: These results suggest the importance of evaluating both patients' personality characteristics and body dissatisfaction for managing Smartphone addiction. Consequently, they will be useful in the prevention and treatment of Smartphone addiction.
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Objective@#To investigate the characteristics of neuropsychological factors in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness(PPPD) and provide the basis for the psychosomatic comprehensive treatment.@*Methods@#Cartel Personality Test (16PF), Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90), HAMA, HDMD, SAS and SDS were used to evaluate personality and mental state in patients with PPPD(PPPD group, n=65) and control group(n=63). Dizziness handicap inventory(DHI) was used to evaluate the degree of vertigo.The correlation analysis was carried out between the DHI scores and 16-PF, SCL-90 factor scores.@*Results@#(1)16PF factor scores: the factor scores of assertiveness(8.50±1.84), excitability (6.59±1.73), boldness (7.46±1.78), sensitivity (7.25±1.79), doubtfulness (6.55±1.74), fantasy(6.20±1.60), anxiety(7.67±1.61) and tension(6.81±1.67)in PPPD group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The gregariousness (4.38±1.65), intelligence (4.51±1.67), stability (3.51±1.75), independence (4.39±1.56) and self-discipline (4.70±1.82) factor scores in PPPD group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). (2)SCL-90 factor scores: the factor scores of somatization(1.62±0.40), anxiety (1.64±0.56), interpersonal sensitivity (1.79±0.42), terrifying(1.71±0.53), total points(150.77±21.60), total average score (1.62±0.51) in PPPD group were higher than those in control group (all P<0.05). There were no differences in obsessive-compulsive (1.50±0.55), depression (1.45±0.44), hostility (1.69±0.60), paranoia (1.76±0.53), somatization (1.42±0.49) and psychotic (1.29±0.35) between PPPD group and the control group (all P>0.05). (3)The factor scores of HAMA(9.08±1.77) and SAS(37.88±2.96)in patients with PPPD were higher than that in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in HAMD (6.19±2.82) and SDS (36.36±4.71) scores between PPPD group and control group (all P>0.05). (4)The DHI scores were positively correlated with assertiveness, sensitivity, tension and doubtfulness factors of 16PF.The DHI scores were positively correlated with somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, anxiety and terrifying factors of SCL-90.@*Conclusion@#Patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness suffer from personality changes, mental disorders and anxiety disorder.
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Objective To investigate the characteristics of neuropsychological factors in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness(PPPD) and provide the basis for the psychosomatic comprehen-sive treatment. Methods Cartel Personality Test (16PF),Symptom Checklist 90 ( SCL-90),HAMA,HD-MD,SAS and SDS were used to evaluate personality and mental state in patients with PPPD(PPPD group,n=65) and control group(n=63). Dizziness handicap inventory(DHI) was used to evaluate the degree of ver-tigo. The correlation analysis was carried out between the DHI scores and 16-PF,SCL-90 factor scores. Re-sults (1)16PF factor scores:the factor scores of assertiveness(8. 50±1. 84),excitability (6. 59±1. 73), boldness (7. 46±1. 78),sensitivity (7. 25±1. 79),doubtfulness (6. 55±1. 74),fantasy(6. 20±1. 60),anxie-ty(7. 67±1. 61) and tension(6. 81±1. 67) in PPPD group were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant ( all P<0. 05). The gregariousness (4. 38± 1. 65), intelligence (4. 51±1. 67),stability (3. 51±1. 75),independence (4. 39±1. 56) and self-discipline (4. 70±1. 82) fac-tor scores in PPPD group were lower than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically sig-nificant (all P<0. 05). ( 2) SCL-90 factor scores:the factor scores of somatization ( 1. 62 ± 0. 40),anxiety (1. 64±0. 56),interpersonal sensitivity ( 1. 79 ± 0. 42),terrifying ( 1. 71 ± 0. 53),total points ( 150. 77 ± 21. 60),total average score (1. 62±0. 51) in PPPD group were higher than those in control group (all P< 0. 05). There were no differences in obsessive-compulsive (1. 50±0. 55),depression (1. 45±0. 44),hostility (1. 69±0. 60),paranoia (1. 76±0. 53),somatization (1. 42±0. 49) and psychotic ( 1. 29±0. 35) between PPPD group and the control group (all P>0. 05). ( 3) The factor scores of HAMA( 9. 08±1. 77) and SAS (37. 88±2. 96)in patients with PPPD were higher than that in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0. 05). There was no significant difference in HAMD (6. 19±2. 82) and SDS (36. 36±4. 71) scores between PPPD group and control group (all P>0. 05). (4)The DHI scores were posi-tively correlated with assertiveness,sensitivity,tension and doubtfulness factors of 16PF. The DHI scores were positively correlated with somatization,interpersonal sensitivity,anxiety and terrifying factors of SCL-90. Con-clusion Patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness suffer from personality changes,mental disor-ders and anxiety disorder.
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Objective To explore the current sources of stress for medical graduates, their personality characteris-tics and social support. Methods 208 postgraduates of Peking Union Medical College were surveyed by question-naire with the Graduate Student Stressor Scale, Symptom Checking List ( SCL-90) , NEO Five-Factor Inventory and Perceived Social Support Scale ( PSSS) . Results According to the five common stressors such as academic, economic, employment, physical and mental health, and tutor relationship, single-factor analysis of variance ( ANOVA) showed that there were significant differences in the composition of pressure sources between different sexes and grades. Univariate correlation analysis showed that all five dimensions of stressors had a significant posi-tive correlation with anxiety and depression symptom. There was a positive correlation between stressor and neurotic personality, and significant negative correlation with extroversion and rigorous personality. Furthermore, the stressors were significant negative correlation with perceived social support. Conclusions Medical graduate students are under various pressures at present. It is necessary to pay more attention to the education and training in the fu-ture and adopt diversified measures to rationalize them.
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Objective@#To explore the differences of occupational stress and its factors between petroleum refining workers and support staffs, and to propose more targeted measures to promote the health of petroleum refining and petrochemical workers.@*Methods@#A questionnaire survey was conducted among 353 petroleum refining workers and 189 employees in the logistics department using the occupational stress inventory revised edition (OSI-R) scale between June 13, 2017 and July 27, 2017.@*Results@#Among the occupational factors, there were significant differences in the job requirements, work risk, job monotony, participation in the decision-making scores among the male workers between labor group and logistics group (P<0.01) . And for female workers in the chemical group and logistics group there were also differences in the value of work control, job requirements, work monotonous, work prospects, improvement of opportunity (P<0.05) . In the aspect of personality traits, the score of work psychological control in chemical group was higher than that of the logistics group, while the organization loyalty score was lower than that of the logistics group. Be-sides, there were significant differences between chemical group and logistics group in the score of A behavior, self-esteem and anxiety traits among female group (P<0.05) . In terms of mitigating factors, there was a significant difference in social support score between chemical group and logistics group among female workers (P<0.01) . Comparison of the two groups of psychological stress showed that the mental health and anxiety status of the chemical group and the logistics group showed a difference (P<0.05) , and female workers in the chemical group job satisfaction score lower than the logistics group, but the body Complaints score higher than the logistics group.@*Conclusion@#The psychological stress response of petroleum refining workers is obviously more serious than the staff of logistics department, and there were significant differences between the two groups on occupational stress factors.
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Objective To discuss the personality characteristics and blood lipid levels in patients with infertility and depression,and further analyze the relationship between the degree of depression and the two aspects.Methods We selected 190 infertility patients and they were tested with Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS) in Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to North China University of Science and Technology from December,2015 to December,2016.All the patients were allocated into depression group (with depression symptom) and non-depression group (without depression symptom).Blood lipid levels,including triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol(TC),low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were determined and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ) was applied to evaluate the personality traits in both groups.Results The patients in the depression group were mainly mild-to-moderate depression accouting for 64.4％,and patients with moderate to severe depression accouted for approximately 30.0％.The levels of TG and TC of patients in the depression group were significantly higher than those in the non-depression group(P＜0.01).The scores of neuroticism(N),validity scale(L) and psychoticism(P) of patients in the depression group were significantly higher than those in the non-depression group,while there was no significant difference in exextraversion (E) between the two groups.TG,E dimension,P dimension and L dimension were effective predictors of depression in infertile patients,and the Beta coefficient were 0.199,-0.240,0.424 and 0.220.Pearson partial correlation analysis showed that TG was positively correlated with P,N and L dimensions.Conclusion Infertility patients with depression may have dyslipidemia and personality changes.The degree of depression is positively correlated to the level of TG and the score of P and N.
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Objective To study the current status of personality characteristics of the left-behind rural junior middle school students in Chongqing Three Gorges reservoir area,and to analyze the influence of different left-behind status on the development of junior high school students' personality.Methods The stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to extract the left-behind rural junior middle school students aged 12-15 years old from 1 vocational middle school and 2 junior middle school in Wuxi,Yunyang and Wanzhou of the Chongqing Three Gorges reservoir area.A questionnaire survey was conducted by using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) children's edition and self-compiled questionnaires.The original scores were converted into the standard scores (T) for conducting the comparative analysis.Results A total of 438 questionnaires were issued and 380 effective questionnaires were recycled with the effective rate of 86.8 ％,including 204 left-behind junior middle school students and 176 nonleft-behind junior middle school students.The typical neuroticism (T≥61.5) in the left-behind rural junior middle school students accounted for 31.4％,the typical introversion type and extroversion type respectively accounted for 7.8％ and 7.4％.The scores in the dimensions of nervouness and neuroticism had statistical difference between the left-behind junior middle school students and non-left-behind junior middle school students (P＜0.05).The family income and age had a significant impact on the concealed personality of left-behind junior high school students (P＜0.05);grandparents as caregivers had a significant impact on introversion and extroversion in different genders of left-behind junior high school students (P＜0.05).The introversion and extroversion scores of father caring students were lower than those of non-father caring students (P＜0.05).The concealing scores of father caring students were lower than those of non-father caring students(P＜0.05).Conclsion The family factor and school factor are main causes affecting the personality characteristics of the left-behind junior middle school students.
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Objective To study the correlations between personality characteristics and life quality of rectal cancer patients.Methods A total of 91 rectal cancer patients were enrolled in the study.Preoperative questionnaire-based survey was conducted for investigation of personality characteristics and life quality using Eysenck personality questionnaire-revised,short scale for Chinese (EPQ-RSC) and European organization for research and treatment,quality of life questionnaire-core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30).The correlations between personality characteristics and life quality were analyzed.Results The scores on the personality characteristics of rectal patients were significantly higher than norms (all P＜0.05).In addition,the scores on constipation,diarrhea and economic difficulties were higher than the norms (all P＜0.05).In contrast,the patients with introverted personality were subject to irritability and depression.The score on function was more than 70％.And the total score on health was 61％.The scores on symptoms and dimensions were all less than 40％.The psychoticism was negatively related with role function,extraversion and emotional function were both positively related with general health but negative with fatigue,loss of appetite and diarrhea.The nervosity was negatively related with general health,emotional function and social function,but positively related with fatigue,pains,insomnia,anorexia,financial difficulties.The lie was positively related with role function (all P＜0.05).Conclusion This study suggests that targeted psychological intervention will be beneficial for improving the life quality of rectal cancer patients through preoperative analysis of personality characteristics.
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Objective:To investigate the relationship between college freshman adaptation and adverse childhood events,and to explore the mediating role of personality characteristics.Methods:A sample of 523 college freshmen from a key university in Sichuan Province was assessed with the China College Student Adjustment Scale (CCSAS),Adverse Childhood Events Questionnaire (ACEQ) and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised,Short Scale for Chinese(EPQ-RSC).Results:The rate of adverse childhood events of college freshmen was 87％ in current study.The total scores of adaptation were negatively correlated with the scores of adverse childhood events influence and neuroticism (r ＝-0.13,-0.51,Ps ＜ 0.01),while positively correlated with introversion-extroversion and lie (r ＝ 0.47,0.25,Ps ＜ 0.01).The scores of adverse childhood events influence were negatively correlated with scores of introversion-extroversion (r ＝-0.08,P ＜0.05) and lie (r ＝-0.12,P ＜0.01),while positively correlated with scores of neuroticism (r ＝ 0.17,P ＜ 0.01).Introversion-extroversion and neuroticism mediated the relationship between adverse childhood events influence and college freshman adaptation,the mediating effects were 51.65％ and 58.10％.Conclusion:College freshman adaptation may be closely associated with adverse childhood events influence and personality characteristics.Personality characteristics may play a mediating role between adverse childhood events influence and adaptation in college freshman.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between bus drivers' personality characteristics with driving experience and to provide reference for safe driving. Methods A total of 158 bus drivers who work for one year and above were extracted by random sampling from a bus company in Ningbo during March 2016 to May 2016. The survey was carried out by 16 personality factor questionnaire (16PF), and compared with the national norm. Results The subjects were male, and average age was 39.24±6.78. The average bus driving year was 15.54±6.66 and mainly with high school education (62.66%) . The scores of agreeableness (9.21±3.18), intelligence (8.12±1.81), excitability (9.60± 3.26), excitement (10.84±4.59), suspicion (8.94±2.87), introversion (9.01±2.60), experiment (10.18±2.52) and independence (10.51±3.13) of the subjects were significantly lower than the national norm (P<0.05) . The scores of sensitivity (10.67±2.72), anxiety (9.60±3.78) and the self-discipline (13.30±2.42) were significantly higher than the national norm (P<0.05) . And 54.43% of bus drivers have high score in eight sub-personality analysis of mental health factors and 67.09% of them have low score in professional achievement factor. The analysis of personality characteristics of bus drivers with different bus driving experiences showed that the highest stability score was in 16 bus driving years and above, and the highest anxiety score was in 6~ <11 bus driving years and the highest tension and anxiety score were in 11 ~ <16 bus driving years (P <0.05) . Conclusion Bus drivers show special professional personality traits, and some characteristics will be strengthened and weakened with the growth of bus driving experience. It is necessary to carry out special training for the bus drivers with different bus driving experience, especially about dealing with various types of accident risk for new bus driver timely and psychological counseling for old bus driver regularly.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between attribution style and negative emotion and personality characteristics of patients with gastric cancer. Methods Toally 62 gastric cancer patients hospitalized in our hospital during Nov. 2015 and May. 2016 were assigned as study group and another 65 healthy people in the same period as control group. The investigation was done among all patients with general situation questionnaire, attributional style questionnaire, neuroticism extraversion openness five-factor inventory, Hamilton anxiety scale and Hamilton depression scale. Results Compared with the control group, the total scores on positive events and each dimension in the case group had no significant difference as compared with the control group, while the score on the negative events was significantly increased (P<0.05). The scores on depression and anxiety in the case group were also significantly higher. The extraversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness, pleasant personality of the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The total score on negative events of the study group was negatively correlated with scores of extraversion, neuroticism and pleasant personality (P<0.05), and positively related to depression and anxiety (P<0.01). Conclusions In patients with gastric cancer, the negative event attribution is related with negative emotions postively and personality negatively. The intervened event attributional style is of significance for preventing the diseases.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between attribution style and negative emotion and personality characteristics of patients with gastric cancer. Methods Toally 62 gastric cancer patients hospitalized in our hospital during Nov. 2015 and May. 2016 were assigned as study group and another 65 healthy people in the same period as control group. The investigation was done among all patients with general situation questionnaire, attributional style questionnaire, neuroticism extraversion openness five-factor inventory, Hamilton anxiety scale and Hamilton depression scale. Results Compared with the control group, the total scores on positive events and each dimension in the case group had no significant difference as compared with the control group, while the score on the negative events was significantly increased (P<0.05). The scores on depression and anxiety in the case group were also significantly higher. The extraversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness, pleasant personality of the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The total score on negative events of the study group was negatively correlated with scores of extraversion, neuroticism and pleasant personality (P<0.05), and positively related to depression and anxiety (P<0.01). Conclusions In patients with gastric cancer, the negative event attribution is related with negative emotions postively and personality negatively. The intervened event attributional style is of significance for preventing the diseases.
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Objective To investigate the psychological status of organ donation coordinators. Methods The anxiety, depression, sleep quality and personality characteristics of 40 organ donation coordinators were assessed by self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depressive scale (SDS), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Eysenck personality questionnaire (EPQ), respectively. Results The SAS and SDS scores of the organ donation coordinators were significantly higher than those of the norm group (t=23.372, 9.743; both P<0.05). The component scores of sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication and daytime function, and the total score of PSQI of the organ donation coordinators were significantly higher than those in the norm group (t=8.054, 7.274, 6.634, 10.613, 8.376, 19.166, 8.496, 17.372; all P<0.05). In terms of EPQ score, the N dimension score of male organ donation coordinators were considerably higher than that of the norm group (P<0.05). No statistical significance was identified in the N dimension score between the female organ donation coordinators and the norm group (P>0.05). The P,E and L dimension scores of the male and female organ donation coordinators did not significantly differ from those of the norm group (all P>0.05). Conclusions Organ donation coordinators present with varying degree of anxiety, depression and poor sleep quality, which deserves sufficient attention. Positive measures should be taken to mitigate these symptoms.