Authoritarianism (also known as Authoritarianisms): The personality pattern or syndrome consisting of behavioral and attitudinal characteristics reflecting a preoccupation with the factors of power and authority in interpersonal relationships.

NIH MeSH · D001318Psychiatry and Psychology

Authoritarianism

Also known asAuthoritarianisms

Definition

The personality pattern or syndrome consisting of behavioral and attitudinal characteristics reflecting a preoccupation with the factors of power and authority in interpersonal relationships.

MeSH classification

  • F01.752.098

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Common questions about Authoritarianism

What does Authoritarianism mean in medicine?
The personality pattern or syndrome consisting of behavioral and attitudinal characteristics reflecting a preoccupation with the factors of power and authority in interpersonal relationships. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Authoritarianism known by any other names?
Yes. Authoritarianism is also referred to as Authoritarianisms in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Authoritarianism sit in the medical classification?
Authoritarianism falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.752.098). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001318) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗