Substance-related and addictive disorders as mediators between borderline personality disorder and aggressive behavior
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Martino, F, Spada, MM, Menchetti, M, Lo Sterzo, E, Sanza, M, Tedesco, P, Trevisani, C and Berardi, D (2017). Substance-related and addictive disorders as mediators between borderline personality disorder and aggressive behavior. Clinical Psychologist. 22 (2), pp. 211-219. https://doi.org/10.1111/cp.12115
Authors | Martino, F, Spada, MM, Menchetti, M, Lo Sterzo, E, Sanza, M, Tedesco, P, Trevisani, C and Berardi, D |
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Abstract | © 2017 The Australian Psychological Society.Background: Impulsivity is considered a core clinical feature in borderline personality disorder (BPD). Evidence also indicates that impulsivity is part of the biological vulnerability for BPD. The purpose of the study was to verify if the presence of substance-related and addictive disorders (SRADs) may increase impulsivity and aggression in BPD. Methods: Eighty patients (27 with BPD, 26 with BPD and SRAD, 27 with other personality disorders (OPDs)) completed a comprehensive assessment for personality disorder symptoms, impulsivity, and aggressive behaviour. Results: BPD patients with SRAD showed higher scores on impulsivity and aggression compared with other groups. Furthermore, no significant difference was observed between BPD and OPD patients on impulsivity and aggression. Conclusion: The presence of SRAD was found to be a mediator between BPD and impulsive and aggressive behaviour. The findings are discussed and directions for future research presented. |
Keywords | 1701 Psychology; 1702 Cognitive Science |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Clinical Psychologist |
Journal citation | 22 (2), pp. 211-219 |
Publisher | Australian Psychological Society |
ISSN | 1328-4207 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/cp.12115 |
Publication dates | |
14 Feb 2017 | |
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Deposited | 27 Mar 2017 |
Accepted | 04 Jan 2017 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/87070
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