Neurodevelopmental Disturbances and Specific Dimensions of Schizotypal Personality Disorders
The goal of this study was to examine whether neurodevelopmental disturbances are associated with schizotypal personality disorder. Participants were 104 individuals (52% female) between the ages of 20 and 89 years. Schizotypal personality disorder was assessed using the Personality Disorder Interview IV. Three dimensions of schizotypal personality disorder were measured: (a) cognitive-perceptual disturbances; (b) interpersonal problems; and (c) disorganized behavior. Minor physical anomalies were examined using a modified Waldrop Scale. Four fingerprint dermatoglyphic indices were measured: (a) pattern complexity; (b) pattern asymmetry; (c) mean ridge count; and (d) ridge count asymmetry. Higher levels of disorganized behavior were associated with a larger number of minor physical anomalies. No other significant associations were found between neurodevelopmental disturbances and schizotypal personality disorder.
School:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department:
Psychology
Research Advisor:
Howard Berenbaum
Department of Research Advisor:
Clinical Psychology
Year of Publication:
2003