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PDTRT Special Section: Methodological issues in personality disorder research.

Thomas A Widiger1

  • 1University of Kentucky.

Personality Disorders
|March 31, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This research examines methodological challenges in personality disorder studies. It highlights the benefits of clinician input and critically reviews structural equation modeling applications in personality disorder research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • This section addresses critical methodological issues in personality disorder research.
  • It features two papers focusing on research methodology and data analysis.

Discussion:

  • The first paper explores the advantages of incorporating clinician perspectives and perceptions into personality disorder research.
  • The second paper critically evaluates the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) in studying personality disorders, symptoms, and traits.

Key Insights:

  • Clinician sampling offers valuable insights for personality disorder research.
  • Critical examination of SEM reveals its current limitations and potential for misuse in personality disorder studies.

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Outlook:

  • Future research should integrate diverse data sources, including expert clinical opinion.
  • Refined application of advanced statistical techniques like SEM is crucial for advancing personality disorder research.