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Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 7-8/2015

01.04.2015 | original article

Higher level of neuroticism in patients with problems with the sense of smell

verfasst von: Priv. Doz. Mag. Dr. Johann Lehrner, PhD, Johannes Kirchebner, MD, Eduard Auff, MD, Gisela Pusswald, PhD

Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 7-8/2015

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Summary

Background

Recent research suggests an association between personality measures and olfactory performance. The question of whether one’s personality changes has been the subject of debate in personality research. The goal of the present study was to investigate whether olfactory dysfunction would be associated with personality traits.

Study design

A cross-sectional study was conducted by comparing a healthy control group and patients with olfactory dysfunction in terms of personality traits using the Big Five Plus One personality inventory.

Methods

A total of 17 normal controls with intact olfaction and 16 patients with olfactory dysfunction were included. All subjects included in the study were evaluated for olfactory dysfunction by means of the Sniffin’ Sticks

Results

For the personality traits agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness to new ideas and the additional dimension empathy no statistically significant difference was found, whereas a statistically significant difference (p = 0.03) between the control group and the patient group regarding neuroticism (emotional control) was detected.

Conclusion

In conclusion, higher level of neuroticism is associated with patients with olfactory dysfunction.
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Metadaten
Titel
Higher level of neuroticism in patients with problems with the sense of smell
verfasst von
Priv. Doz. Mag. Dr. Johann Lehrner, PhD
Johannes Kirchebner, MD
Eduard Auff, MD
Gisela Pusswald, PhD
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2015
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 7-8/2015
Print ISSN: 0043-5325
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-015-0738-2

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