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A longitudinal examination of the reciprocal relationship between borderline personality features and interpersonal relationship quality.

Howard, Kristen P., Lazarus, Sophie A., Cheavens, Jennifer S.·2022·Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment
DOI 10.1037/per0000484
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Interpersonal dysfunction is a core characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Cross-sectional research suggests that higher BPD features are associated with lower relationship quality. Many researchers have examined the associations between interpersonal stressors and short-term increases in emotional reactivity or impulsivity among those with high levels of BPD features. Yet, most research paradigms assume that interpersonal stressors change over time, whereas BPD features remain relatively stable; however, the stability of BPD features in the context of fluctuating interpersonal stressors has yet to be tested longitudinally. In the current study, we examined co-occurring changes in relationship quality and BPD features over time. In Study 1, 126 female, undergraduate participants completed ratings of relationship quality (i.e., conflict, criticism, closeness, satisfaction, and support) with recent interpersonal partners as well as self-reported BPD features at baseline and 1-month follow-up. In Study 2, 50 female participants from the community ( n = 27 with BPD; n = 23 without any psychiatric diagnoses) completed the same measures at baseline and 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-ups. Across both studies, when participants reported decreases in the quality of their interpersonal relationships, they endorsed increases in BPD features. Similarly, when participants endorsed worsening BPD features, their perceptions of relationship quality with all recent interaction p…

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Authors
Howard, K. P., Lazarus, S. A., & Cheavens, J. S.
Affiliations
  • The Ohio State University (US)
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (US)
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Venue
Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2022-01
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
3-11
ISSN
  • 1949-2715 (ISSN-L)
  • 1949-2723
DOI
10.1037/per0000484
OpenAlex
W3130809341
Cited by
25
References
0
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 4
FWCI
3.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Personality Disorders Theory Research and Treatment (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords
borderline personality disorder, borderline personality traits, interpersonal relationship quality, bidirectional relationship, longitudinal change, interpersonal functioning
MeSH terms
Borderline Personality Disorder, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Personal Satisfaction, Personality

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