Continuity between DSM ‐5 Section II and Section III personality traits for obsessive–compulsive personality disorder

ConclusionsThese findings indicate that the traits proposed in Section III are only partially aligned with the traditional, Section II conceptualization of OCPD, and may be augmented by incorporating Submissiveness, Suspiciousness, and (low) Impulsivity. In light of the current findings and existing literature, a modified constellation of traits to operationalize OCPD is likely justified.Key Practitioner Message
Rigid Perfectionism, Perseveration, and Restricted Affectivity emerged as Section III OCPD traits that were substantially associated with the Section II categorical criteria of OCPD.
Rigid Perfectionism is strongly associated, and Perseveration is moderately associated with Section II OCPD.
Rigid Perfectionism should be considered the core personality trait underpinning OCPD.
The trait facets of Submissiveness, Suspiciousness, and Impulsivity also predicted individual Section II OCPD criteria.
OCPD may be best conceptualized as a disorder characterized by Rigid Perfectionism and Perseveration, with other traits influencing how the disorder manifests.

Source: Clinical Psychology - September 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jacqueline Liggett, Martin Sellbom, Bo Bach Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research