DefinitionObsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a condition in which a person is preoccupied with rules, orderliness, and control.Alternative NamesPersonality disorder - obsessive-compulsiveCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThis disorder tends to occur in families, so genes may be involved. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder most often occurs in men.Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder should not be confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), although the two conditions share some of the same symptoms.SymptomsA person with this personality disorder has symptoms of perfectionism that usually begin in early adulthood. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete tasks, because their standards are so rigid. People with this disorder may emo