Kawser, Umme2023-08-142023-08-142023https://hdl.handle.net/11299/256002This study aimed to investigate the association between family functioning and personality dysfunction in a sample of 262 participants in Bangladesh. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, a family functioning scale, and a personality inventory, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to explore the contribution of predictor variables to personality dysfunction. The results showed that gender, strength, and adaptability, and being overwhelmed by difficulty were significant predictors of personality dysfunction, collectively accounting for 2% of the variance in personality dysfunction. However, disrupted communication was not found to be a significant predictor of personality dysfunction. This study provides insight into the role of family functioning in the development of personality dysfunction in Bangladesh. The findings suggest that family functioning plays an essential role in the development of personality dysfunction in the context of Bangladesh. These results highlight the importance of addressing family functioning as a critical factor in the interventions for personality dysfunction in the Bangladeshi population. Furthermore, this study contributes to the broader literature on personality dysfunction by exploring the relationship between family functioning and personality dysfunction in a Bangladeshi context. These findings have implications beyond the context of Bangladesh and suggest that family-focused interventions, such as family therapy, should be incorporated into the treatment of personality dysfunction to improve family functioning and overall mental health outcomes. The study demonstrates the importance of considering cultural context in understanding the relationships between family functioning and personality dysfunction.enPresentation