The Prevalence of Avoidant Personality Disorder among Yarmouk University Students in the Light of Some Variables

This study aimed to reveal the prevalence of avoidant personality disorder among Yarmouk University students and to examine whether there are differences in the prevalence rate based on the variables of gender, college, and academic level. The study sample consisted of 742 male and female students who were selected using a convenience sampling method. To achieve the study's objectives, the Avoidant Personality Disorder Scale was used, which was developed according to DSM-5 criteria. The results indicated that the prevalence of avoidant personality disorder among the sample members was 6.30%, which is within the global average. Additionally, the study found no statistically significant differences in prevalence based on the variables of gender, college, and academic level. The study concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which is the need to investigate the prevalence of avoidant personality disorder among different groups in society in general.