Research Article

Experience of Occupations among People Living with a Personality Disorder

Table 1

Description of participants.

Participants:

AgeMean (range)29.60 (21-35)

Marital statusSingle
Living with spouse
Refused to answer
8
1
1

EducationHigh school degree not completed
High school degree completed
College degree not completed
College degree completed
University degree not completed
University degree completed
1
0
3
2
3
1

Main productive occupationPaid work
Studying
Volunteering
Other (professional gaming)
Refuse to answer
3
4
1
1
1

Source of incomeWages
Social security
Savings/loans
Insurance
7
1
1
1

Level of income$0 to $10,000
$10,000 to $20,000
$40,000 to $50,000
Refuse to answer
3
3
2
2

Self-reported diagnosisPersonality disorder (PD)
Borderline PD
Refused to answer
8
1
1

Perceived impact of condition on overall daily functioningVery light
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very severe
Refuse to answer
1
1
5
1
1
1