Maladaptive personality traits (DSM-5 AMPD, Criterion B) and depression among medical students in Egypt: a multicentric cross-sectional study

Our findings revealed a significant correlation between maladaptive personality traits and depression in medical students. Moreover, the strong correlation between depression and negative affect suggests that negative affect may be closely linked to depressive symptoms. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between maladaptive trait domains and depression and how that relationship affects vulnerable groups such as medical students.