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The dependent personality and interpersonal problems

J C Overholser1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7123, USA.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|January 1, 1996
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Individuals with dependent personality disorder often struggle with relationships due to excessive reliance on others. This study links dependency to negative social behaviors and increased loneliness, particularly in psychiatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Dependent personality disorder is characterized by excessive reliance on others for support and direction.
  • Interpersonal difficulties are common in individuals with high dependency, impacting relationship formation and maintenance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the specific interpersonal problems associated with dependent personality disorder.
  • To investigate the relationship between dependency, social functioning, and psychological distress.

Main Methods:

  • The study assessed social functioning (behaviors, network density, loneliness) in 43 psychiatric inpatients and 66 nonpatient adults.
  • Correlations and multiple regression analyses were used to examine relationships between dependency and interpersonal problems.

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Main Results:

  • Dependency correlated significantly with social behavior and social network quality in both groups.
  • Dependent personality style was linked to negative and disruptive interpersonal behaviors.
  • Social functioning measures were associated with loneliness and depression, with strong links between interpersonal dependency and depressive symptoms in inpatients.

Conclusions:

  • Interpersonal dependency is a significant factor contributing to interpersonal problems.
  • Understanding dependency's role is crucial for addressing social and emotional difficulties, especially in clinical populations.