Temperament and character traits in young men diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine whether the temperament and character traits of young men diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis (IS), known as the three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk, which begins to emerge during the growth period and progress with changes in the quality of life in adulthood, are different from those without idiopathic scoliosis.
 Material and Method: A total of 162 IS and 162 healthy male individuals were included in the study. Scoliosis level was evaluated with the Cobb method and temperament and character traits were evaluated with the Temperament and Character Inventory. The data were evaluated with SPSS ver.22.0 program and p