Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) in Parents

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among parents? No established elevation
Are parents at higher risk? No
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among parents? Strong Yes
How might it look different? Rigid rules, high standards, control, difficulty adapting expectations to child's needs, prioritizing “correct” behaviour/performance
What commonly occurs alongside it? Anxiety; depression; OCD
What can it be confused with? Authoritarian/perfectionistic parenting without OCPD; OCD; anxiety
Common screening tool OCI-R – Obsessive Compulsive Inventory
Separate screening tool for parents None
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