Abstract
Aims: Higher levels of externalizing characteristics, i.e. impulsivity, novelty seeking and aggression, could contribute to the development, progression and severity of alcohol use disorder (AUD). The present study aims to explore whether these externalizing characteristics together have a potential group-forming role in AUD using latent profile analysis (LPA).
Methods: Externalizing characteristics of 102 AUD patients were analyzed using LPA to explore the group-forming role of externalizing symptoms; groups were compared in terms of demographic and alcohol-related variables, indices of psychopathological, depressive and anxiety symptom severity.
Results: LPA revealed and supported a two-group model based on externalizing symptoms. The group with higher levels of externalizing symptoms showed significantly elevated levels of alcohol-related and anxio-depressive symptoms.
Conclusions: Externalizing characteristics converge and have a group-forming role in chronic AUD, and are associated with a more severe form of AUD. By making the diagnostic category less heterogeneous, these different subtypes within AUD may provide aid in tailoring treatments to patients' specific needs.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e0265577 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | PLOS ONE |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Alcoholism
- Alcohol consumption
- Impulsivity
- Aggression
- Patients
- Test statistics
- Depression
- Inpatients
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