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KMID : 1177320160190010005
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Korean Journal of Schizophrenia Research
2016 Volume.19 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.9
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Characteristics of Ambivalence of Self-image in Patients with Schizophrenia
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Kim Byung-Hoon
Shin Yu-Bin
Kyeong Sung-Hyon
Lee Seon-Koo
Kim Eun-Joo
Kim Jae-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives: Ambivalence of self-image is considered to be important in patients with schizophrenia since impairment of self-referential processing and increment in ambivalence are illness-related symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate quantitative and qualitative properties of ambivalence of self-image in patients with schizophrenia.
Methods: Twenty patients with schizophrenia and 20 normal controls performed a set of ’self-image reflection task’ and then the level of ambivalence towards actual and ideal self-image were numerically scored. Ambivalence scores were compared between groups and correlation analyses with psychometric scales were done in each group.
Results: Patients with schizophrenia had higher level of ambivalence towards both actual and ideal self-image (p<0.001). Normal controls showed significant correlations with the scales representing level of self-concept clarity (r=-0.480, p=0.033), depression (r=0.479, p=0.033), and self-esteem (r=-0.555, p=0.011 ; R=-0.600, p=0.005) while the patients did not.
Conclusion: Ambivalence towards one’s self-image is more intense in patients with schizophrenia. This symptom may be considered to exist as an independent symptom in schizophrenia.
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KEYWORD
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Schizophrenia, Ambivalence, Self-image
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