Inter-Generational Study on the Relationship of Personality Disorders of Adults, their Fathers and Grandfathers

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relationship between personality disorders (PDs) among adults, their fathers and grandfathers and to explore the inter-generational differences (between these three generations) on PDs. Study type settings & duration: This cross-sectional study had been conducted in Mandi-Bahuddin city of Pakistan and was completed from March 2016 to April 2017. Methodology: Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire used for data collection from 300 participants including adults, their fathers and grandfathers. Results: Findings indicate that significant positive correlation among adults, their fathers and grandfather PDs. Conclusion: There is significant positive correlation in PDs among three generations and results also indicated that PDs shift from one generation to another that shows genetic factors play significant role in development of PDs.

Keywords

• Personality disorders
• adults
• fathers
• grandfathers