social detachment

December 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SCHIZOIDISM

Introduction and Definition of Schizoidism Schizoidism refers to a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, defining what is clinically known as Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD). This condition is categorized within Cluster A (the odd or eccentric cluster) of personality disorders in diagnostic manuals, […]

December 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SCHIZOID PERSONALITY (Schizo- thymic Personality)

SCHIZOID PERSONALITY: Overview and Core Characteristics The term Schizoid Personality refers to a distinct, enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture. This pattern is characterized fundamentally by a pervasive and profound detachment from social relationships, coupled with a severely restricted range of emotional expression in […]