Correlations of Self-Directed Violence in Acute Schizophrenics With Clinical Ratings and Personality Measures

Schizophrenic patients admitted to an acute inpatient unit were evaluated with the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale, items reflecting hostility from the same scale, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, & the Socialization & Self-Control scales of the California Psychological Inventory. Incidence of violence & nonviolent suicidal behaviour and suicidal ideation were recorded. (20 ref)