Who is at risk for avoidant personality disorder?

Who is at risk for avoidant personality disorder?

Rhoda Hahn (Psychiatrist) gives expert video advice on: What is "avoidant personality disorder"?; What are the signs of avoidant personality disorder?; What causes avoidant personality disorder? and more...

The male to female ratio in avoidant personality disorder appear to be about equal, 1:1. However, in boys it tends to be a little bit earlier in its onset and much more disabling. I think it's because, in today's society, women can still get away with being shy and withdrawn a little more than men can. There are other kinds of expectations placed on men that aren't true for women.