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Is Personality Pathology Ego-Syntonic? Self- and Meta-Perception of Maladaptive Personality Traits.

  • Published In: Journal of Personality Disorders, 2023, v. 37, n. 4. P. 383 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Sharpe, Brinkley M.; Sleep, Chelsea E.; Carter, Nathan T.; Lynam, Donald R.; Miller, Joshua D. 3 of 3

Abstract

Research has challenged the assumption that personality pathology is "ego-syntonic" or perceived favorably and consistent with one's self-image. The present study employed a community sample (n = 401) to examine relations between self-rated maladaptive personality and liking of maladaptive traits in self and others as well as meta-perception of personality pathology (i.e., how likable participants believe others find maladaptive traits). In general, individuals with higher self-rated maladaptive traits provided higher ratings of the likability of these traits in themselves and others. However, as hypothesized, comparison of liking ratings for high scorers and the rest of the sample revealed that individuals who score high on most pathological personality traits do not "like" these traits (or rate others as "liking" them) but simply dislike them less. Results support a dimensional view of ego-syntonicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Personality Disorders. 2023/08, Vol. 37, Issue 4, p383
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0885-579X
  • DOI:10.1521/pedi.2023.37.4.383
  • Accession Number:172006326
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