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==Description==

==Description==

'''Dependent personality disorder''' (DPD), formerly known as ''asthenic personality disorder'', is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorder personality disorder] that is characterized by a pervasive [[psychological]] dependence on other people. This personality disorder is a long-term (chronic) condition in which people depend on others to meet their [[emotional]] and [[physical]] needs, with only a minority achieving normal levels of [[independence]].

'''Dependent personality disorder''' (DPD), formerly known as ''asthenic personality disorder'', is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorder personality disorder] that is characterized by a pervasive [[psychological]] dependence on other people. This personality disorder is a long-term (chronic) condition in which people depend on others to meet their [[emotional]] and [[physical]] needs, with only a minority achieving normal levels of [[independence]].

The [[difference]] between a 'dependent personality' and a 'dependent personality disorder' is somewhat [[subjective]], which makes [[diagnosis]] sensitive to cultural [[influences]] such as [[gender]] role [[expectations]].

The [[difference]] between a 'dependent personality' and a 'dependent personality disorder' is somewhat [[subjective]], which makes [[diagnosis]] sensitive to cultural [[influences]] such as [[gender]] role [[expectations]].

No [[studies]] of [[genetics]] or of biological [[traits]] for dependents have been conducted. Central to their psychodynamic constellation is an insecure form of [[attachment]] to others, which may be the result of clinging [[parental]] [[behavior]].

No [[studies]] of [[genetics]] or of biological [[traits]] for dependents have been conducted. Central to their psychodynamic constellation is an insecure form of [[attachment]] to others, which may be the result of clinging [[parental]] [[behavior]].

Dependent personality disorder occurs in about 0.5% of the general [[population]]. It is more frequent in [[females]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependent_personality_disorder]

Dependent personality disorder occurs in about 0.5% of the general [[population]]. It is more frequent in [[females]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependent_personality_disorder]

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]