This study aimed to compare the prevalence of pathological personality tendencies among the homeless and compare these to other groups. Study participants were assigned to three groups: homeless, psychiatric, and non-psychiatric (university). The groups were assessed as per the dimensional inventory of personality disorders (DIPD), which allowed an assessment of the trends in personality disorders. Among the findings, there was an increase in certain DIPD scales that suggested tendencies for distrust, impulsivity, a need for attention, and eccentric behavior in the homeless sample. Despite its limited number of participants restricted to one region of the country and its correlational design, which does not allow causal inferences, this study revealed the importance of further research on mental health problems in the homeless so that new evidence-based public policies can be created for addressing them.
Psychodiagnostic; Mental disorders; Situation risk; Health; Public Policy
