Psychological sub-types among persons with HIV infection: an empirical study.
Cluster analysis was utilized to derive sub-types from a group of 53 males with HIV infection based on scores from several psychological measures. Measures administered included the Beck Depression Inventory, Life Orientation Test, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Test and the Internal Control Index. Three sub-types were identified: (1) average performing sub-type (2) severely dysfunctional sub-type, and (3) highly adaptive sub-type. All three sub-types showed different levels and patterns of test performance. Results are discussed in terms of sub-type characteristics and potential treatment issues.
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Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 70803-5501, USA. Combsdr@eatel.net
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003863:Depression; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D018655:Lymphocyte Count; D008297:Male; D011581:Psychological Tests; D016896:Treatment Outcome