We could not identify any individual characteristics or independent variables that affected perceived coercion in a clinically significant manner, including patient legal status. This result contrasted with findings in other studies that focused on perceived coercion. Previous studies identified male gender, younger age, and illegal drug use as factors associated with higher levels of perceived coercion [2, 30]. This discrepancy might be explained by differences in the criteria for coercion; in Norway, these criteria are very strict; therefore, the selection procedure may have reduced the heterogeneity of the group.