Abstract
Objective: This case-control study was undertaken to evaluate the styles of anger expression, alexithymia levels, depression and the frequency of personality disorders in persons with an application for a gun license (GL) (N=92). The control group was selected from peoples who applicate for certificate of health in order to take an employment (N=60). Material and Method: The groups were evaluated by using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventroy, Beck Depression Inventory and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R Axis II Personality Disorders. Results: The trait anger score and anger-out scores were higher in GL group compared to control group (p<0.05). Anger-in score was statistically similar in both groups. On the other hand anger control scores was higher in control group than GL group (p<0.05). The Beck Depression Inventory score was statistically similar in both groups. The control group members had higher alexithymia scores than GL group (p<0.05). The GL group members also had significantly more Axis II disorders than those in the control group The GL group demonstrated higher rates of Cluster A and C personality disorders compared to control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Because of the higher anger scores and higher personality disorders in SR group, detailed psychiatric examination and psychometric assessment should be done.
| Translated title of the contribution | Depression, anger, alexithymia and personality characteristics in people applying for gun licence |
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| Original language | Turkish |
| Pages (from-to) | 61-67 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Nobel Medicus |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |