Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment8.4 (Oct 2017): 383-388. Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is one of the most prevalent personality disorders, yet it remains an understudied phenomenon. Experiential avoidance (EA) has been investigated as a factor relevant in many forms of psychopathology, including borderline personality disorder. To date however, no study has yet investigated whether EA might also be relevant to OCPD. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.