Personality Disorders in Athletes

These flashcards cover the main concepts related to personality disorders in athletes, including definitions, influences, and impacts on mental health and performance.

What approach is used to understand mental health in athletes?

A biopsychosocial approach is used for a holistic understanding.

What are the most common mental health concerns in athletes?

Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, impulse control disorders, and psychosomatic illness.

What is the definition of personality?

A characteristic way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that includes moods, attitudes, and opinions.

What are the Big 5 Personality Characteristics according to Costa & McCrea?

Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Openness to Experiences.

What are the 5 Domains of Maladaptive personality (Livesley & Larstone, 2018)? 

Negative Affect, Detachment, Antagonism, Disinhibition, and Psychoticism.

What is a common issue with personality disorders in athletes?

They can lead to interpersonal difficulties and affect the athlete's ability to connect with others.

What is the Dark Triad of personality traits?

Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy.

What is a main feature of personality disorders according to Hoermann et al. (2021)?

Distorted thinking and problems with emotional regulation.

What influences the development of personality disorders?

Genetics, environment, abuse, and the diathesis-stress model.

What is the impact of personality disorders on athletes?

They can disrupt relationships, work, and social functioning, leading to isolation and risk-taking behaviors.

How does symptom prevalence of personality disorders compare in athletes?

Athletes have a high rate of personality disorders including OCPD, borderline, and narcissistic disorders.

What are the most common personality traits in athletes?

Extraversion, Perfectionism, and Narcissism