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Benjamin B. Lahey, University of Chicago
Student Leadership Presentation by Travis J. Pashak
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Presentation Overview
What IS neuroticism? Association with disorders Genetic and Environmental influences Causal links to adverse outcomes Prevention Future research
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What is neuroticism?
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What is neuroticism?
“Relatively stable tendencies to respond with negative emotions to threat, frustration, or loss.” – Lahey, B. B.
“An enduring tendency to experience negative emotional states” – Wikipedia
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Characteristics of Neuroticism Levels peak in late adolescence
Moderate decline through adulthood
Across rank-order individuals, stable
Somewhat higher in low SES groups
Slightly higher in females
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Association with Mental Disorders
Neuroticism is strongly associated with: Somatoform disorders Eating disorders Schizophrenia Substance use disorders Depression
and more…
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Association with Mental Disorders
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Associated AND Predictive
Higher neuroticism predicts a 90%-100% greater likelihood of developing major depression in the next 12 months
High neuroticism scores at age 16 predicted 93% greater likelihood of developing schizophrenia
Suicide risk between ages 15-21 was 225% greater for 14 year-olds in the highest neuroticism quartile vs. the lowest
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Association with Physical Health
Neuroticism is associated with: Unfounded somatic complaints Cardiovascular disease Atopic eczema Asthma Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Associated AND Predictive Neuroticism significantly predicts longevity in
normative samples.
Neuroticism predicts morbidity in individuals with chronic diseases and cancer.
Neuroticism predicts health deterioration in individuals with Type I Diabetes and those with cardiac disease.
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Neuroticism and Quality of LifeNeuroticism is inversely related to: Marital satisfaction Occupational success Overall quality of life
All things considered, higher neuroticism “predicts shorter, less happy, less healthy, and less successful lives to a meaningful extent.” - Lahey
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What causes neuroticism?
Evidence exists for both genetic influences on neuroticism and environmental influences.
Although we know that nature and nurture’s effects are intertwined, let’s explore their roots separately.
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Genetic Influences
Neuroticism is largely heritable, peaking in early adolescence and early adulthood
During that period there are little sex differences, but with age women have more heritability than men
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Genetic Influences A polymorphism of the
serotonin transporter has been shown to play a part in neuroticism development.
Called “5-HTTLPR,” this polymorphism is of special interest because:It indirectly influences serotonin
transportersIt could be a target for medication
since we’ve seen progress using SSRI’s
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Genetic Influences
Neuroticism scores are slightly but significantly higher in persons with at least one short 5-HTTLPR allele
fMRI has shown variations in 5-HTTLPR are linked to differences in amygdala activation in reaction to threats
However, Genome-wide linkage studies have been inconsistent
(see link at end for more on GWAS)
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Environmental Influences Some correlations between neuroticism
scores in adults and retrospective recall of their upbringing include:Being abused as a childLack of religiosity in the familyLow parental involvement
This area is in definite need of prospective longitudinal research
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Causal Links to Adverse Outcomes Currently there are three working models of the
causal links between neuroticism and mental disorders.
First, let’s briefly review some models from class:
1) 2)
3) 4)
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Causal Link Models#1 Overlapping Genetic Influences This model explains the correlation between
mental disorders and neuroticism by showing that they are influenced by the same genes.
*Multiformity *Mediator
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Causal Link Models
#2 Neuroticism, stressful events, and social support This model explains the link between neuroticism
and mental disorders by pointing to an indirect relationship of life events and social support
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Causal Link Models#3 Neuroticism and Emotional Reactivity to
Stressful Life Events This model is probably the most fundamental
of the three, stating that persons with high neuroticism respond more negatively to stimuli which then affects their mental health.
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Neuroticism and Physical Health Evidence is growing that neuroticism
moderates the magnitude of physiological responses to stressors.
Other plausible examples? White board!
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Neuroticism and Prevention
Ultimately, knowledge about neuroticism isn’t helpful to public health unless we can use it to prevent or treat problems.
Lahey suggests three potential prevention plans, but first can we think of any of our own?
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Neuroticism and Prevention
#1 Neuroticism Screenings Those with high scores could be advised to seek
further individual check-ups for both medical and mental issues which are commonly associated
However, the risks must be assessed including:Money spent vs. positive impact on public healthFalse-positives leading to stigma or unnecessary worryPeople largely already aware of their associated
symptoms
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Neuroticism and Prevention#2 Reduce population levels of neuroticism to
indirectly reduce associated problems To date, no interventions specifically for
neuroticism have been developed but they seem feasible.
Implemented in group settings, could be very cost-effective
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Neuroticism and Prevention
#3 Routinely Assess for Neuroticism in Persons Already Showing the Associated Conditions
For those who appear to deteriorate more quickly when with high neuroticism, could improve longevity
-Diabetes
-Cardiovascular Disease
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Where to Start Searching?
If we aim to identify populations with high levels of neuroticism and provide treatment & prevention of associated conditions, where do we start?
Geography and Personality: Regional Differences
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Future Directions for Research Further testing of the causal models Combine evidence to construct
comprehensive multimodal perspectives Invest in a greater understanding of
genetic and environmental influences Create working models for each disorder
of the multifaceted causal pathways
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Helpful Online Resources
Neuroticism 5-HTTLPR Longevity Regional Differences Genome-Wide Association Study
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION!