Initial construction of a maladaptive personality trait model and inventory for DSM-5.

ABSTRACT:

Background

DSM-IV-TR suggests that clinicians should assess clinically relevant personality traits that do not necessarily constitute a formal personality disorder (PD), and should note these traits on Axis II, but DSM-IV-TR does not provide a trait model to guide the clinician. Our goal was to provide a provisional trait model and a preliminary corresponding assessment instrument, in our roles as members of the DSM-5 Personality and Personality Disorders Workgroup and workgroup advisors.

Method

An initial list of specific traits and domains (broader groups of traits) was derived from DSM-5 literature reviews and workgroup deliberations, with a focus on capturing maladaptive personality characteristics deemed clinically salient, including those related to the criteria for DS

SUBMITTER: Krueger RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3413381 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature