기질 및 성격특성과 알코올의존의 관련성

Relationships between Temperament and Character Inventory(TCI) Personality Profile and Alcoholic Patients

Objectives：The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between alcoholic men and normal controls on Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) scores. Methods： We compared 40 male alcoholic patients who were admitted to Seoul National Hospital with 40 normal controls. All subjects were assessed by drinking pattern questionnaires, Seoul National Hospital Alcoholism Screening Test, and TCI. Results： 1) Alcohol dependent patients showed higher Novelty-Seeking and lower Self-Directedness scores than normal controls. 2) Self-Directedness score was lower in early-onset than in late-onset patients. 3) Persistence score was lower in violent than non-violent patients. Conclusion：The findings of this study suggest that alcoholic dependent patients have higher Novelty-Seeking score and lower Self-Directedness score than normal controls, and that those with specific clinical characteristics such as early-onset and violence have close relationship with a specific TCI profile.