scholarly journals Female Narcissism: Assessment, Aetiology, and Behavioural Manifestations

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110273
Author(s):  
Ava Green ◽  
Rory MacLean ◽  
Kathy Charles
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Narcissistic Personality Disorder ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Masculine Norms ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Narcissistic Personality

Despite putative gender differences in the expression of narcissism, prominent theories have virtually dismissed the role of females in the development and manifestation of narcissism. The contention that narcissism is a pathology of the self that may partly differ in males and females is further evident in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM-5 reports that up to 75% of those diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are men. Such figures suggest that the representation of narcissism as codified in the DSM-5 may only be marginally applicable to females, given its prominent focus and nature on capturing grandiose themes which closely resemble commonly masculine norms. The overemphasis on grandiose features extends to the empirical literature which defines narcissism as a normative personality trait and is widely assessed using the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI), on which males obtain significantly higher scores than females. As this review will demonstrate, one limitation frequently occurring in the literature is the attempt to comprehend narcissistic manifestations in females through the lens of what has commonly been defined as narcissism (DSM/NPI). In this review, the literature concerning the diagnostic assessment and conceptualization of narcissistic personality disorder, etiological factors, aggression, and partner violence perpetration will be discussed in relation to the importance of gender. This is followed by a review of existing gaps in theory and research, and suggestions for fruitful directions that can aid a richer and more meaningful literature on narcissism inclusive of gender issues.

scholarly journals If an Entrepreneur Founded the DSM-5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorder: When Axis II Meets Disruptive Innovation

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L Tackett ◽  
Kathleen Wade Reardon ◽  
Melissa Kaufman ◽  
Ryne A. Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Alternative Model ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Axis Ii ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Paradigm Shifting

Personality disorder (PD) researchers proposed a highly innovative “paradigm-shifting” revamp for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5; APA, 2013). Yet, ten years later, Widiger and Hines (this issue) summarize a developmental process plagued by disagreement and stagnation, with little evidence of the field having reaped the desired benefits of this diagnostic revolution. In this commentary, we draw on principles from entrepreneurial creation, operation, and success—positioning the personality disorder scientists in the role of “disruptive innovator”—and summarize key principles from the entrepreneurial process that may be relevant in understanding the challenges and failures of the personality disorder revolution to date.

scholarly journals How Well Does the DSM-5 Capture Schizoaffective Disorder?

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 607-610
Author(s):  
Gordon Parker
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Schizoaffective Disorder ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5

Schizoaffective disorder has long been recognized and quite variably defined. It has been variably positioned as a discrete entity, a variant of either schizophrenia or of a mood disorder, as simply reflecting the co-occurrence of schizophrenia and a mood disorder, and effectively reflecting a diagnosis along a continuum linking schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This article considers historical views, some empirical data that advance consideration of its status, and focuses on its classification in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). DSM-5 criteria seemingly weight it in the direction of a schizophrenic illness, as do some empirical studies, whereas the empirical literature examining the response to lithium links it more closely to bipolar disorder. It is suggested that DSM-5’s B and C criteria are operationally unfeasible. Some suggestions are provided for a simpler definition.

scholarly journals Social Work as a Supplementary Treatment Option for Narcissistic Personality Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Conny Löbert ◽  
Carsten Giebe
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Treatment Option ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Narcissistic Personality Disorder ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Narcissistic Personality ◽  
Supplementary Treatment

This paper discusses selected scientific aspects of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The main purpose of this research paper is to examine the extent to which patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be supported and treated within the framework of social work-based community psychiatry. To this end, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be used to address the problem of invisible distress and the difficulties of differential diagnosis. Furthermore, psychodynamic and behavioural treatment calculations are outlined. Based on this, differentiated and systematised considerations on concrete possibilities for social work-community psychiatric activities are made. In doing so, a model was developed which can guarantee a solid and goal-oriented orientation on the basis of the lifeworld of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Finally, possible problems in the effectiveness of social work in the context of Narcissistic Personality Disorder are discussed. The article is presented in the following order: Introduction and problem statement, Theoretical classification and research question, Methodological approach and model, Discussion and conclusions, and Limitations and directions for further research. The findings of this article may be useful for psychologists and social workers to identify and harness the potential of social work as a supplementary treatment option for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

Assessment of Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders

2019 ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Dennis C. Daley ◽  
Antoine Douaihy
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Concerned Significant Others

Co-occurring disorders (CODs) refers to the occurrence of both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a psychiatric disorder, such as mood disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. This chapter reviews the prevalence, patterns, and effects of CODs. Next, the relationships between psychiatric disorders and SUDs, challenges for practitioners, and types and causes of psychiatric disorders are discussed. The chapter continues with the process of conducting a comprehensive and thorough assessment using the format of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The authors also discuss the importance of conveying assessment findings to the client and/or family and concerned significant others, as well as getting the client to accept help.

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