Five-factor model of personality disorder: a proposal for DSM-V

The predominant dimensional model of general personality structure within psychology is the five-factor model (FFM). Research indicates that the personality disorders of the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual can be understood as maladaptive variants of the domains and facets...

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Published in:Annual review of clinical psychology Vol. 5; p. 197
Main Authors: Widiger, Thomas A, Mullins-Sweatt, Stephanie N
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.01.2009
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Personality Disorders - diagnosis
Personality Disorders - psychology
Personality Disorders - therapy
Psychotherapy
ISSN:1548-5951, 1548-5951
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Summary:The predominant dimensional model of general personality structure within psychology is the five-factor model (FFM). Research indicates that the personality disorders of the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual can be understood as maladaptive variants of the domains and facets of the FFM. The current review provides a proposal for the classification of personality disorder from the perspective of the FFM. Discussed as well are implications and issues associated with an FFM of personality disorder, including the integration of a psychiatric nomenclature with general personality structure, the inclusion of a domain of openness to experience, the identification of problems in living associated with maladaptive personality traits, the setting of a diagnostic threshold, prototypal matching, feasibility, and clinical utility.
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ISSN:1548-5951
1548-5951
DOI:10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.032408.153542