Dysfunction and Personality

Question 1

This 2014 paper examined the structural makeup of personality dysfunction by validating the structure of the SIPP, then examining the incremental validity of these dysfunction factors over personality trait domains using the NEO-PI-R. They used a patient sample.They found significant correlation between dysfunction and traits, with limited but significant incremental validity above each other for each construct.

Answer 1

Bastiaasen, Fruyt, Rossi, Schotte & Hofmans2014Personality Disorders: Theory, Research & TreatmentTitle: Personality Disorder Dysfunction Versus Traits: Structural & Conceptual Issues

Question 2

This 2011 paper reviewed personality theories and related instruments.The authors suggest that impairments in self and interpersonal functioning can be considered to make up the core dimension of personality pathology.

Answer 2

Bender, Morey, Skodol2011Journal of Personality AssessmentTitle: Toward a model for assessing level of personality functioning in DSM-5, part I: A review of theory and methods.