The influence of temperament and character on functioning and aspects of psychological health among people with schizophrenia

摘要: Abstract Research findings that link personality factors to functioning and symptoms in schizophrenia are inconsistent, further studies needed within the area. The purpose of this study was investigate how personality, as measured by Temperament Character Inventory (TCI), related demographic factors, subtypes diagnoses, level functioning, aspects psychological health, including sense coherence, perceived control, self-esteem, among people with schizophrenia. Subjects were 104 individuals, aged 20–55 years, psychiatric outpatient care. results indicated not diagnoses or characteristics respondents, but all health. Especially self-directedness distinguished three groups highly correlated different article discusses knowledge schizophrenic patients’ structure might be used for tailoring treatments.