The recording of personality strengths: An analysis of the impact of positive personality features on the long-term outcome of common mental disorders.

ABSTRACT: Although personality strengths are assessed frequently in occupational and managerial settings and in children, they have been less used in studies of personality disorder. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of a measure of personality strengths derived from the comprehensive version of the Personality Assessment Schedule (CPAS) (i.e., positive and reinforcing traits) on clinical symptoms and functioning. Eighty-nine patients with anxiety and depression seen at the 30-year follow-up point in a cohort study (Nottingham Study of Neurotic Disorder) were administered the Comprehensive version of the PAS (CPAS). A factor analysis of the results determined the main groupings and their impact on long-term outcomes as well as their association with change of outcomes over 30 years. Fiv

SUBMITTER: Yang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9287073 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature