Sex differences in personality dysfunction in help-seeking adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding sex differences is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment for personality disorders (PDs). This study aimed to investigate sex differences in personality dysfunction as per Criterion A of the DSM-5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorders in help-seeking adolescents.

Methods

The sample comprised 706 adolescent patients (mean age = 15.4 years; 80.88% females). Personality dysfunction was assessed using the Semi-Structured Interview for Personality Functioning DSM-5 (STiP 5.1).

Results

Females showed significantly higher overall personality dysfunction (Cohen's d = 0.36) compared to males, particularly in the self-functioning domain (d = 0.50), including identity (d = 0.52) and self-direction (d = 0.38). Sex differences in interperson

SUBMITTER: Cavelti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931781 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature