Abstract
Purpose of Review: Both the Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) and the chapter on personality disorders (PD) in the recent version of ICD-11 embody a shift from a categorical to a dimensional paradigm for the classification of PD. We describe these new models, summarize available measures, and provide a comprehensive review of research on the AMPD. Recent Findings: A total of 237 publications on severity (criterion A) and maladaptive traits (criterion B) of the AMPD indicate (a) acceptable interrater reliability, (b) largely consistent latent structures, (c) substantial convergence with a range of theoretically and clinically relevant external measures, and (d) some evidence for incremental validity when controlling for categorical PD diagnoses. However, measures of criterion A and B are highly correlated, which poses conceptual challenges. Summary: The AMPD has stimulated extensive research with promising findings. We highlight open questions and provide recommendations for future research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 92 |
Journal | Current psychiatry reports |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- DSM-5
- Dimensional models
- ICD-11
- Personality disorders
- Reliability
- Validity