Benue State University, Makurdi

Assessment of five personality traits as predictors of alcoholism among patients in psychiatric unit

Shimakaa Iorlumun A., Labe Ransome M., Kudzah Martins T., Seer-Uke Eunice N., Aondoaver Ucho and Levi-Ityom Doofan J.
(Department of Psychology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria +2347062663826, uchoaondoaver@yahoo.com)

Abstract

The study investigated the big five personality trait dimensions as predictors of alcoholism among patients with substance induced psychosis in Federal Medical Centre Makurdi. Questionnaire consisting of the Big Five Personality Inventory and Mac Andrews Alcoholism Scales were used to measure 271 clients comprising of 141 males and 130 females diagnosed with substance induced disorders. Five hypotheses were formulated relating to the big five personality traits. Results show that four of the five personality dimensions including extraversion(â=4.402, p< 0.05), agreeableness (â=14.160, p<.001) neuroticism (â=6.013, p<.05), openness (â=6.746, p<001)significantly predictalcoholism. But conscientiousness personality dimension did not predict alcoholism (â= 1.685, p>.05). Based on these findings it is necessary and important to profile the personality of alcoholics for the purpose of psycho-education and lifestyle modification.

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