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Interpersonal dependency is linked to personality traits. Higher dependency correlates with Neuroticism and Agreeableness, and lower with Extraversion, Openness, and Conscientiousness.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Interpersonal dependency is a key psychological construct.
  • Understanding its relationship with broad personality dimensions is crucial.
  • Previous research has yielded mixed findings regarding dependency and personality traits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze the correlation between interpersonal dependency and the Five-Factor Model (FFM) personality domains.
  • To clarify the trait-based structure of interpersonal dependency.
  • To inform dimensional approaches to personality disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a meta-analysis of existing studies.
  • Examined the relationship between interpersonal dependency scores and FFM domain scores (Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Extraversion, Openness, Conscientiousness).

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  • Assessed dependency using questionnaires and interviews.

    • Main Results:

    • Dependency scores showed positive correlations with Neuroticism and Agreeableness.
    • Dependency scores exhibited negative correlations with Extraversion, Openness, and Conscientiousness.
    • Correlations were consistently in the small-to-moderate range across different assessment methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Interpersonal dependency can be meaningfully deconstructed into basic personality trait elements.
    • Findings support the utility of dimensional models for understanding personality and personality disorders.
    • Results have implications for personality assessment and the classification of mental disorders.