معرفی
Allan D. Clifton is Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Vassar College and Director of Independent Studies. He earned his BA from Haverford College and MA/PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Virginia, completing clinical training at Western Psychiatric Institute. His research examines personality assessment methodologies, with emphasis on social network analysis of interpersonal functioning in personality pathology.
Key research areas:
- Cross-contextual personality expression patterns
- Network mapping of borderline personality features
- Discrepancies between self/peer perceptions
- Clinical applications of social network metrics
Publications integrate clinical psychology with quantitative network analysis, frequently addressing narcissism, interpersonal dysfunction, and behavioral consistency across social contexts. Methodological innovations include development of network-based assessment tools for personality disorders.
