ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Social Dysfunction in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Linguistic Factor Analysis

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Social Psychology

  • Charlotte Entwistle
    Lancaster University
  • Ryan Boyd
    Threat Research Lab
  • Ryan Boyd
    Lancaster University

Abstract

The present study describes the social-cognitive contributors to interpersonal dysfunction in borderline personality disorder (BPD). In an online survey, participants (N = 530) wrote an essay about relationships. Analyses of essays revealed four social-cognitive dimensions, each related to BPD features: 1) Connectedness/Intimacy; 2) Immediacy; 3) Social Rumination; 4) Negative Affect.

Social Cognition