Gender differences in schizophrenia as seen in the Rorschach

Research has shown the importance of sex differences for various aspects of schizophrenia. This study focused on gender-related differences in thought processing as shown in the Rorschach test. Thirty-six schizophrenic patients (18 men and 18 women) were tested with the Rorschach according to the Comprehensive System. The results showed that the female patients were more active in handling information input but exhibited more impairment in conceptualization. The male patients showed more perceptual disturbance. It was concluded that the Rorschach might add information in differentiating among subtle thought disturbances. It might even be useful to detect relationships between thought processes and neuroleptic medication. * Schizophrenia, Gender, Rorschach. Karin Danielsson, fil. lic., spec.clin.psychology 1 Lena Flyckt, M.D. 2 Gunnar Edman, Ph.D 2 1 Tomtebogatan 10, 113 39 Stockholm, Sweden. 2 Karolinska Institutet, Danderyds Hospital, Division of Psychiatry, Stockholm, Sweden. Adress correspondence to: Karin Danielsson; [email protected]