Classifying women alcoholics by Cattell's 16PF. A preliminary investigation of an alcoholic typology.

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The 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire was completed by 146 female patients at an alcoholism clinic. Factor analysis produced 6 factors which accounted for > 50% of the variance. The predominant source traits of the women in the 6 groups were as follows: a passive-impulsive neurotic style (35); an introverted obsessive-compulsive neurotic style (33); a paranoid style (26); a schizoid personality (22); a trait disorder with psychopathy (11); and an extraverted obsessive-compulsive neurotic style (18). Five of the 6 personality types (the first 4 and the last) resemble those found in studies of male alcoholics by Nerviano. The finding of several neurotic styles and personality disorders among female alcoholics has implications for treatment planning.

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