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Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staffPersonality development is affected by genetic tendencies as well as environmental factors, particularly during childhood. Factors that increase the risk of developing schizoid personality disorder include:
- Having a parent or other relative who has schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder or schizophrenia
- Experiencing a childhood environment of neglect or scorn
- Suffering child abuse or mistreatment
- Having an emotionally detached parent
References
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