Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (대한한방신경정신과학회)
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A Study on the Correlation between Aroma Preferences and MMPI-2 Subscales in University Students

대학생의 아로마 선호도 및 MMPI-2 하부척도와의 상관성 연구

  • Shin, Haegue (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Chungju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Hyok (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Chungju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University)
  • 신혜규 (세명대학교 충주한방병원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 이재혁 (세명대학교 충주한방병원 한방신경정신과)
  • Received : 2020.11.25
  • Accepted : 2020.12.17
  • Published : 2020.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to examine the correlation between aroma preferences and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) subscales. Methods: We analyzed the survey results of the aroma preference test and MMPI-2 from 109 university student samples. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, the independent t-test, and Pearson's correlation analysis. Results: 1. Clinical scales of MMPI-2 Hs showed a low positive correlation with lavender; MMPI-2 D with ylang-ylang, thyme, and lavender; MMPI-2 Hy with lavender; MMPI-2 Pd with thyme and lavender; MMPI-2 Mf with clary sage and lavender; MMPI-2 Pa with clary sage and lavender; MMPI-2 Pt with thyme and lavender; and MMPI-2 Sc with thyme and lavender. MMPI-2 D and Si showed a low negative correlation with rosemary; and MMPI-2 Mf, Pt, and Si with rose. 2. Restructured clinical scales RC1 showed a low positive correlation with ylang-ylang and lavender; RC2 with thyme and lavender; RC4 with jasmine; and RC6 with clary sage and lavender. RC2 and RC7 showed a low negative correlation with rosemary; RC4 with peppermint; and RC6 and RC8 with frankincense. Conclusions: According to the result of the aroma preference test, men preferred clary sage and women preferred rose. Peppermint was the most preferred aroma, while Roman chamomile was the least preferred aroma.

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