Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Personality Disorders: Paranoid and Schizoid01:22

Personality Disorders: Paranoid and Schizoid

453
Personality disorders represent enduring cognition, affect, and behavior patterns that significantly deviate from societal norms. These maladaptive traits often lead to difficulties in various domains, including interpersonal relationships, occupational settings, and overall psychological well-being. Paranoid personality disorder and schizoid personality disorder are two distinct conditions marked by odd or eccentric behavior.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid personality disorder is...
453
Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant01:26

Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant

609
Narcissistic and avoidant personality traits represent two contrasting patterns of behavior that significantly influence social interactions and self-perception. While individuals with narcissistic disorder seek admiration and validation, individuals with avoidant personality disorder withdraw due to fear of judgment.
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic individuals exhibit an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. They are often...
609
Personality Disorders: Dependent and Obsessive-Compulsive01:24

Personality Disorders: Dependent and Obsessive-Compulsive

325
Dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are two separate psychological conditions that influence behavior, relationships, and overall life functioning. Though both involve maladaptive behaviors, their core characteristics and motivations differ significantly.
 Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive reliance on others to manage various aspects of life. Individuals with this disorder often struggle...
325
Anxiety: Overview01:18

Anxiety: Overview

831
Anxiety is a common mental disorder featuring excessive worry, fear, and apprehension, significantly affecting daily life. People with anxiety disorders experience persistent and intense anxiety, interrupting their everyday functioning.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
831
Personality Theory by Eysenck and Eysenck01:29

Personality Theory by Eysenck and Eysenck

1.1K
Hans and Sybil Eysenck developed a widely recognized theory of personality, which emphasizes the role of temperament and genetically based differences in shaping individual traits. Their theory posits that biological factors primarily determine personality and can be understood through two main dimensions: extroversion/introversion and neuroticism/stability.
In the extroversion/introversion dimension, highly extroverted people are sociable, outgoing, and easily connect with others. In contrast,...
1.1K
Social Anxiety Disorder01:28

Social Anxiety Disorder

350
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might face humiliation, rejection, embarrassment, or negative evaluation. This disorder leads individuals to avoid activities like casual conversations, public speaking, or seemingly simple tasks such as eating, signing documents, or swimming, in public settings. Its impact extends beyond discomfort, often significantly interfering with daily functioning and quality of life.
350

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

How personality functioning shapes symptom development during and after treatment: A random intercept cross lagged panel analysis.

Comprehensive psychiatry·2026
Same author

The Development and Validation of the Primary Affect Inventory (PAFI), a Self-Rating Questionnaire for the Measurement of Primary Affective States.

Journal of personality assessment·2026
Same author

Long-Term Effectiveness of Inpatient and Day-Hospital Treatment of Eating Disorders in Departments of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy in Germany.

European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association·2026
Same author

A Psychoanalytically Informed Pilot Study of Moral Competence in German Young Adults Linked to Personality Structure and Parenting Experiences.

Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

A longitudinal bifactor approach to modelling somatic symptom development in psychosomatic treatment.

Journal of psychosomatic research·2026
Same author

Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie·2025
Same journal

Neuroimaging in older-age bipolar disorder.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Pharmacological maintenance treatment in older age bipolar disorder.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Harmful behaviours and suicide in later life bipolar disorder.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Urbanization, wildfire exposure, and youth mental health: a narrative review.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Bipolar disorder and the risk of developing dementia - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Current opinion in psychiatry·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance
08:17

Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

Published on: July 19, 2017

8.1K

Personality functioning in anxiety disorders.

Maria Gruber1, Stephan Doering, Victor Blüml

  • 1Clinical Division of Social Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna Department of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

Current Opinion in Psychiatry
|December 3, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Anxiety disorders are linked to impaired personality functioning. Evaluating personality is crucial for diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders effectively.

More Related Videos

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice
14:40

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: October 27, 2020

19.7K
Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety
04:20

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety

Published on: November 11, 2022

5.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance
08:17

Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

Published on: July 19, 2017

8.1K
Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice
14:40

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: October 27, 2020

19.7K
Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety
04:20

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety

Published on: November 11, 2022

5.3K

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • The DSM-5 and ICD-11 reforms highlight personality functioning in personality disorder diagnosis.
  • Research increasingly examines personality functioning's impact on various mental disorders.
  • Understanding this relationship is vital for comprehensive mental healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review empirical literature on personality functioning and anxiety disorders.
  • To synthesize current research on their association.
  • To inform diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of empirical studies.
  • Analysis of research on personality functioning in anxiety disorders.
  • Literature synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Predominant positive association between anxiety symptoms/disorders and impaired personality functioning.
  • No significant differences in personality functioning levels across different anxiety disorder types.
  • Anxiety disorders are observed across all levels of personality organization.

Conclusions:

  • Anxiety disorders are significantly associated with impaired personality functioning.
  • Personality functioning assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in anxiety disorders.
  • Integrating personality evaluation can improve patient outcomes.