Social network size and personality traits independently and prospectively predict distress disorders and suicidal behavior in U.S. Army soldiers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Personality traits (e.g. neuroticism) and the social environment predict risk for internalizing disorders and suicidal behavior. Studying these characteristics together and prospectively within a population confronted with high stressor exposure (e.g. U.S. Army soldiers) has not been done, yet could uncover unique and interactive predictive effects that may inform prevention and early intervention efforts.

Methods

Five broad personality traits and social network size were assessed via self-administered questionnaires among experienced soldiers preparing for deployment (N = 4645) and new soldiers reporting for basic training (N = 6216). Predictive models examined associations of baseline personality and social network variables with recent distress di

SUBMITTER: Taylor CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9938080 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature