APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Parental Care and Overprotection in Childhood Predict Borderline Personality Characteristics in Adulthood
- Brytne Adams
Fielding Graduate University - Yolanda Thigpen
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
Our research investigated the relationship between parental care and overprotection during childhood and borderline personality disorder (BPD) characteristics in adults. We found more paternal and maternal care predicted fewer BPD characteristics in adulthood. In addition, we found overprotective parenting did not predict BPD characteristics.
Personality Traits