Exploring Alternative Perspectives on the Development of Borderline Personality Disorder

What is it about?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health concern that can negatively affect an individual's emotions, thoughts, and relationships with others. Recently, some researchers have suggested that BPD may reflect a generalized predisposition to psychopathology (i.e., the general p-factor), though few studies have examined this possibility. In this study, we investigated the relationship between BPD and the p-factor through the lens of two developmental theories in a large urban sample of girls assessed annually from age 14 to age 21.

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Photo by Emmanuel Olguín on Unsplash

Photo by Emmanuel Olguín on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Considering alternative theories of BPD is important for better understanding the factors that contribute to its development, maintenance, and co-occurrence with other psychopathology. Additionally, exploring different developmental frameworks may help to identify common factors or mechanisms that are shared across various disorders. This knowledge may promote more effective treatments that target these underlying mechanisms or lead to advancements in preventative approaches.