Table 3.
Means, standard deviations and statistical comparisons of traits attributed to the three diagnoses
| Trait | BPD | MDD | GAD | Statistical tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfish | 4.19 (1.06) | 3.94 (1.29) | 4.31 (1.25) | F(2,531) =4.67**, η2 = .02 |
| Manipulative | 4.36 (1.20) | 4.14 (1.35) | 4.55 (1.42) | F(2,531) =4.40*, η2 = .02 |
| Dramatic | 4.79 (1.31) | 4.52 (1.29) | 4.93 (1.29) | F(2,531) =4.69**, η2 = .02 |
| Passive | 3.66 (1.41) | 3.87 (1.31) | 3.54 (1.20) | F(2,531) =3.13*, η2 = .01 |
Note. BPD=Borderline personality disorder; MDD=Major depressive disorder; GAD=Generalized anxiety disorder; Standard deviations are presented in parentheses; *p < .05, **p < .01.