APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Decisions, Decisions: Exploring Word Choice and Gender to Understand Psychiatric Treatment Preferences

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Jessica Duda
    McLean Hospital
  • Hans Schroder
    McLean Hospital
  • Sindes Dawood
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Jason Moser
    Michigan State University

Abstract

We examined undergraduates’ hypothetical psychiatric treatment preferences and explanations for their choice. We used LIWC software to analyze differences in cognitive and affective words depending on treatment choice and gender. Results reveal significant gender differences in treatment preferences and thematic differences in word choice depending on gender and treatment preference.

Cognitive Processes

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