The role of genetics in the personality and its disorders: a clinical point of view

Authors

  • C. Mateu Clínica del Sistema Nervioso Central Valencia (Spain)
  • G. Haro Serious Dual Disease Program Mental Health Area Hospital Provincial Castellón (Spain) ; Instituto sobre Drogas y Conductas Adictivas (IDYCA) Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera Moncada (Spain)
  • L. Revert Unidad de Salud Mental Infantil Alcoy (Alicante)
  • A. Barabash Laboratorio de Investigación Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid (Spain)
  • A. Benito Unidad de Salud Mental Hospital Pla Alicante (Spain)
  • M. Calatayud Adictive Behaviors Unit Hospital de la Ribera Alzira (Spain)
  • F. Traver Mental Health Area Hospital Provincial Castellón (Spain)

Keywords:

Genetics, ersonality, Personality disorders, Diagnose, Treatment

Abstract

The most important bibliography on the role of genetics in personality and its disorders has been reviewed from a clinical point of view. Following the introduction, the most relevant findings on genetics and the personality dimensions are compiled, focusing on Cloninger’s Psychobiological Model. Regarding personality disorder, studies have been found on cluster A, mainly related to the schizotypal personality disorder, and on cluster B, mainly related to antisocial personality and borderline disorders. The bibliography on cluster C PD was limited. The review concludes with a discussion that stresses the possible usefulness of personality dimensions, considered as interphenotypes regarding both diagnostic aspects and treatment.

 

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Published

2008-07-01

How to Cite

Mateu, C., et al. “The Role of Genetics in the Personality and Its Disorders: A Clinical Point of View”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 36, no. 4, July 2008, pp. 230-43, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/117.

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Review