Table 5.
Comparison of BDHI subscale scores of murderers and thieves
| Scale | Murderers | Thieves | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | 6.1±0.3 | 5.5±0.3 | 0.100 |
| Indirect hostility | 4.3±0.18 | 4.3±0.22 | 0.931 |
| Irritability | 4.5±0.23 | 4.9±0.25 | 0.291 |
| Negativism | 2.4±0.1 | 2.4±0.2 | 0.811 |
| Resentment | 4.5±0.2 | 4.4±0.2 | 0.818 |
| Suspicion | 5.4±0.2 | 5.4±0.3 | 0.833 |
| Verbal hostility | 7.2±0.2 | 6.8±0.3 | 0.289 |
| Guilt | 5.7±0.2 | 6.5±0.2 | 0.023 |
| Hostility index | 10.3±0.4 | 9.8±0.4 | 0.426 |
| Aggression index | 17.2±0.5 | 17.1±0.6 | 0.915 |
BDHI, Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory. Bold is only used to highlight those cases with p value <0.05 for the convenience of readers.