Dimensional models of personality disorder

Authors
Trull, TJ
Citation
Tj. Trull, Dimensional models of personality disorder, CUR OPIN P, 13(2), 2000, pp. 179-184
Citations number
76
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
09517367 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
179 - 184
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7367(200003)13:2<179:DMOPD>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Dimensional models of personality disorder are discussed. Three alternative dimensional models show the most promise, and research evaluating these mo dels is reviewed. It is recommended that clinicians and researchers use dim ensional models of personality disorder to complement traditional categoric al models for Axis II disorders. Curr Opin Psychiatry 13:179-184. (C) 2000 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.