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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Science

Background:

  • The Alternative Model of Personality Disorder (AMPD) represents a significant advancement in personality assessment.
  • Current research on the AMPD has not substantially improved understanding or clinical care for personality disorders.
  • Research is often fragmented by debates between Criterion A (personality functioning) and Criterion B (maladaptive traits).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address ambiguity in the AMPD's definition of personality functioning.
  • To establish clear, distinct definitions for personality functioning, personality traits, and problems in living.
  • To reorient AMPD research toward clinically useful models for personality pathology and assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the AMPD's core constructs.
  • Elaboration of the distinctions between personality functioning, traits, and problems in living.
  • Proposal of a framework to guide future AMPD research.

Main Results:

  • Ambiguity in the definition of personality functioning hinders AMPD research progress.
  • Clearer conceptual distinctions are necessary for advancing the understanding of personality pathology.
  • Reoriented research can lead to more clinically applicable models.

Conclusions:

  • Refining the conceptualization of personality functioning is crucial for the AMPD.
  • Distinct definitions will facilitate more productive research and clinical applications.
  • This work provides a foundation for developing more effective personality assessment and treatment strategies.