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Structural analysis of social behavior: Using cluster analysis to examine personality profile associated with diabetes onset

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: In this study we tested whether some intrapsychic behaviors of structure of personality can be associated with the onset of Type 2 diabetes (T2-DM). METHODS: T2-DM Patients (n. 257) and Healthy subjects (n = 258). Test: Social schedule (demographic variables); SASB-Form- Questionnaire A (describing intrapsychic behaviors of personality structure - 8 Clusters-Cl -). RESULTS: From the logistic model emerged that in subjects with profile 2 "Low Affiliation and Autonomy" compared to profile 2 "Low Autonomy and Self-Care" considering age, education and living conditions effects, the association to the onset of diabetes increases (OR: 1.668). Subjects with profile 2 "Low Affiliation and Autonomy" show low assertiveness and autonomy (SASB-Cl 1); have a medium-low ability to accept and support themselves (medium-low-SASB-Cl 3,4); do not improve their leisure activities or interpersonal relationships because they are too scheduled by things to do (SASB-Cl 4, Cl5); have self-critical behavior (SASB-Cl 6 medium) and self-neglectful behavior - ignore illnesses at an emotional and physical level (Cl8). They occasionally incur in self-destructive behaviors (Cl 7). They may experience self-exhaustion and mild to moderate depression. These are the intrapsychic behaviors associated with onset of diabetes. Another variable associated with the onset of diabetes is high educational level. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that certain personality traits have a great association with T2-DM onset. Furthermore the analysis of intrapsychic modalities in association with the onset of diabetes could constitute a further screening aimed at primary prevention.

Source: PLoS ONE

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315895