Abstract

BORDA, Tania et al. Influence of the dimensions of cognitive and personality characteristics in the intepeer relationships in children with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ODD). Enfoques [online]. 2015, vol.27, n.2, pp.7-28. ISSN 1669-2721.

A large body of research has highlighted the importance of studying the psychosocial development of children, especially in cases of anxiety disorders or conduct disorders. However, little attention has been paid to the development of social interactions with peers in children suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This article aims to continue studying the relationship with peers by assessing the cognitive profile and personality traits in children with OCD in school age in comparison with a control group of similar epidemiologic features. Children between 11 and 15 years-old were evaluated with scales of broad clinical and research recognition, namely: diagnostic (ADIS and CY-BOCS), quality of life (DSCI) and the variable specific to interpersonal relationships (BPQ), dysfunctional beliefs (OBQ-CV) and personality characteristics (PID-5-BF). In concordance with other article published by our group, the results show a specific pattern of interaction with peers, independent of the level of severity of their OCD. There is a significant correlation with the intolerance of uncertainty, the need for control and the importance of thoughts, traits of withdrawal, negative affect and psychoticism in children with OCD. It is of great clinical and therapeutic implication the desire expressed by the children with OCD to have more friends.

Keywords : Children; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Relationship with peers.