Personality Pattern of Male and Female Schizophrenics on Human Figure Drawing Test.

Projective analytic theory is based on the assumption that deep and often unconscious feelings and motives may be assessed through various means of self expression (Machover, 1949). The drawing of a human figure was seen as an ideal vehicle for self expression. The present study was designed to use it as means of self expression and compare the pattern of responses of male and female schizophrenic patient. The sample comprised of 50 males and 50 females schizophrenic patients and 50 normal subjects. The mean, SD and t-test was computed to compare cognitive level between normal and schizophrenics: and male and female schizophrenic patients. The result revealed that schizophrenic group had significant level of cognitive impairment in comparison to normal control but there was no significant difference in level of cognitive impairment between male and female patients. The chi-square was also computed to compare the drawing patterns of male and female schizophrenic patients and the results indicated significant difference in their personality patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]