The exact cause of<unk>  is unknown. A study in 2012 estimated that between 55% and 72% of the risk of the condition is inherited from one's parents. The difference between a<unk>  personality" and a<unk> " is somewhat subjective, which makes diagnosis sensitive to cultural influences such as gender role expectations.<unk>  traits in children tended to increase with parenting behaviours and attitudes characterized by overprotectiveness and authoritarianism. Thus the likelihood of developing<unk>  increased, since these parenting traits can limit them from developing a sense of autonomy, rather teaching them that others are powerful and competent. Traumatic or adverse experiences early in an individual's life, such as neglect and abuse or serious illness, can increase the likelihood of developing personality<unk> s, including<unk> , later on in life. This is especially prevalent for those individuals who also experience high interpersonal stress and poor social support. There is a higher frequency of the<unk>  seen in women than men, hence expectations relating to gender role may contribute to some extent.
Dependent personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Haltlose personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Organic personality disorder
Depressive personality disorder
Sadistic personality disorder
Immature personality disorder