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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
The link between parent-child relationships and the development of borderline personality disorder
Authors
Muskan Vipul Mishra, Dr. Preeti dixit
Abstract
The parent-child relationship (PCR) is
considered as a central factor in most contemporary theories on the aetiology
of borderline personality disorder (BPD). This systematic review aimed to
answer the three following questions: (1) How is the PCR described by BPD
participants and their parents in comparison to other normative and clinical groups?
(2) Which aspects of the PCR are specifically associated with a BPD diagnosis
in adulthood? (3) How can the facets of the PCR identified in the reviewed
studies shed light on the general aetiological models of BPD? Forty studies
were retained and divided into three categories: perspective of BPD probands,
perspective of their parents and perspective of family. Borderline personality
disorder participants consistently reported a much more dysfunctional PCR
compared to normal controls. Comparisons with participants presenting DSM-IV
Axis-I and Axis-II disorders were a lot less consistent. BPD probands rated
more negatively the PCR compared to their parents. Low parental care and high
parental overprotection may represent a general risk factor for psychopathology,
different from normal controls but common to BPD and other mental disorders. An
interesting candidate for a specific PCR risk factor for BPD appears to be
parental inconsistency, but further studies are necessary to confirm its
specificity.
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Pages:88-91
How to cite this article:
Muskan Vipul Mishra, Dr. Preeti dixit "The link between parent-child relationships and the development of borderline personality disorder". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 88-91
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