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Using the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature search was undertaken using three databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. The following search terms were used: PubMed: \u201cpersonality disorder\u201d AND (music OR \u201cmusic therapy\u201d); Web of Science (advanced search): TS = (personality disorder) AND TS = (music or \u201cmusic therapy\u201d); PsycInfo: \u201cpersonality disorder\u201d AND (music OR \u201cmusic therapy\u201d). A total of 24 studies were included in this review and summarised into four categories: music preference, music therapy, music performance, and music imagery, all in relation to PDs or traits associated with PDs. The analysis found that individuals with personality traits associated with PDs may prefer different types or genres of music or interact with music differently than those without these traits. Additionally, music therapy (MT) was found to offer a potentially useful treatment option for PDs. 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