Though interpersonal relationship impairment is highlighted as a defining factor for personality disorders, few studies have explored the exact nature of these interpersonal difficulties, especially in the early stages of relationship formation. This study focuses on the relationship of personality pathology to impaired ability in both initial impression management and the ability to form accurate impressions of others. Measurement of these impressions will be conducted using the social psychological technique of thin slices of expressive behavior, in which a group of raters assess the personality of a group of targets after watching a thirty-second videotaped clip. An extensive battery of self- and peer-measures of personality pathology will be available for both the targets and the raters. These initial steps toward understanding qualities of relationship formation for individuals with personality disorders are critical for future understanding of the etiology of these disorders and development of effective treatments.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31MH065754-02
Application #
6626141
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-C (05))
Program Officer
Altman, Fred
Project Start
2002-06-01
Project End
Budget Start
2003-06-01
Budget End
2004-05-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$27,793
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Virginia
Department
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
065391526
City
Charlottesville
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
22904