Psychological Impact of Closed Head Injury

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2017-05

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The Ohio State University

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Closed head injury is a type of Traumatic Brain Injury that has the potential to disrupt normal brain functioning. Studies show that many who experience head injuries, such as concussions, are at risk of heightened depression and anxiety, of suffering from sleep irregularities and personality changes, as well as deficits in cognitive functioning. The purpose of this study is to help better understand the range of symptoms that occur as a result of closed head injuries among a community sample of college students, and to explore the nature of the relations between concussions and these psychological dimensions. One study using two samples was conducted using volunteers from the Ohio State community who may have suffered a range of head injuries. Data was collected via self-report questionnaire, using up to 9 inventories that specifically pertained to head injuries, depression, anxiety, personality, sleep irregularities, or cognitive functioning.  Correlations, t-tests, and ANOVA, were used in order to evaluate any potential relationships. The results of the study suggest a relationship between head injury and personality trends and sleep irregularities. This study can provide insight into the full range of the effects of closed head injury, as well as can shed light on the mechanisms in which they occur.

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Closed Head Injury Impact

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