entitlement in Misophonia early maladaptive schemas

In a 2026 study of 72 adult Misophonics and 72 matched controls, Fazi et al found that entitlement was the strongest independent predictor of Misophonia severity after controlling for comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and personality trait domains. From this they suggest that entitlement may amplify internal reactions to triggers by increasing the likelihood that those trigger sounds are interpreted as violations violations of social norms or as disrespectful behaviors (Fazi et al., 2026).