Multivariate analysis of perceived dysfunction ratings of personality disorder symptoms

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David C. Watson
Andrew J. Howell
Cite this article:  Watson, D., & Howell, A. (2004). Multivariate analysis of perceived dysfunction ratings of personality disorder symptoms. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 32(6), 595-606.


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Dysfunction in personality disorder symptoms was assessed using multivariate techniques to analyse lay judges' (N = 216) ratings of occupational impairment, social impairment, and personal distress. Factor analysis revealed that ratings of occupational impairment and social impairment loaded onto distinct factors. Personal distress ratings loaded onto two separate factors: high distress and low distress. Multidimensional scaling revealed two dimensions for overall dysfunction among personality disorders: severity of dysfunction and internalization-externalization. The dimensions were independence-dependence and severity of dysfunction for occupational impairment, interpersonal involvement and dominance-submission for social impairment, and internalization-externalization and severity for personal distress.
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