Many little girls have imagined themselves as Disney princesses, dreaming of beautiful gowns, life in a gorgeous castle, and the love of a handsome prince. The princesses became idols and role models. But is their life really so carefree and wonderful? Today, we look at their behavior from a psychological perspective to see whether they're actually worth looking up to.
Although the princesses are fictional characters with exaggerated personality traits for dramatic effect, they exhibit some surprisingly recognizable symptoms of real psychological disorders.
Some of them show symptoms of anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, aggression, and other conditions. We examine 10 major psychological disorders seen in Disney princesses in detail in this article.
Which princess is your favorite?
After taking the test, you will find out which of the 10 Disney princesses is most similar to you psychologically. Identifying with one (or more) of these characters may suggest you share a similar psychological profile — and similar challenges.
Disclaimer
This test was created in collaboration with a professional psychologist, but it is not a diagnostic tool. Its results should be treated as informational, educational, and entertainment only. That said, we hope that the test results will encourage many of you to continue exploring your personality.
1. I like to look at myself in the mirror
2. I worry about what people think of me
3. I tend to feel hopeless
4. I often forget to do things — like paying a bill or showing up to a meeting
5. I often get deeply distressed by negative comments that wouldn't bother most people
6. I often say hurtful things to people I care about without realizing it
7. I take pride in my physical appearance and spend a lot of time and energy on it
8. I avoid some activities because of how my body looks
9. I have had times when I've felt both depressed and elated at once