Does a history of childhood abuse moderate the association between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in survivors of intimate partner violence?

Abstract

Objective: This study examined whether a history of childhood abuse (CA) strengthened the association between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of intimate partner violence (IPV). This hypothesis arises from clinical literature but has not been examined empirically. We predicted that a history of CA would enhance associations between BPD features and PTSD symptoms. Method: Dimensional assessment of both PTSD and BPD was made in a sample of 211 women who sought mental health services following IPV. Two analyses were conducted using clinician-assessed DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed.) PTSD symptoms: (a) total score and (b) symptom clusters.Results: Using path analysis, results indicated significant associations between BPD features and PTSD symptoms, but no significant interaction between BPD and CA in either analysis. Conclusions:Results are discussed given current understanding of comorbidities involving PTSD, with particular attention to potential implications for clinical practice. Areas for future research are proposed.

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“…AlthoughShaked et al (2021) identi ed the covariance of depression and PTSD as a reality to consider while treatment planning as a clinician, given that one impacts the other, it does not cater to the holistic need of IPV survivors as many other comorbidities may exist. Therefore, Volpe et al's (2017) focus on bringing attention to this occurrence and exploring interventions to respond to the phenomenon reinforces the conversation.Literature supports the co-occurrence of PTSD and borderline personality disorder in IPV survivors(Beck et al, 2019;Fedele et al, 2018;Knefel et al, 2016;Kuijpers et al, 2011). To further elaborate, researchers have also explored whether the prevalence of borderline personality traits may be a predictor for the onset of PTSD after IPV victimization; childhood abuse has also been explored as a predictor for the onset of PTSD and borderline personality disorder after IPV victimization(Beck et al, 2019;Kuijpers et al, 2011).According toKuijpers et al (2011), borderline personality traits positively contribute to the onset of PTSD symptomatology.…”

“…Similar to Kujipers et al's (2011) study,Fedele et al's (2018) study also considered the prevalence of borderline personality disorder in conjunction with PTSD in IPV survivors even though it was not the main focus of the study. Borderline personality disorder, child abuse, and PTSD have also been considered in the IPV survivor PTSD literature.Beck et al's, 2019 study explored if childhood abuse increased the correlation between borderline personality disorder and PTSD symptoms after IPV and found no signi cant relationship between childhood abuse strengthening the likelihood of IPV survivors developing borderline personality disorder and PTSD after victimization(Beck et al, 2019). While the study does not support the correlation between childhood abuse causing or encouraging the onset of borderline personality disorder and PTSD symptoms after IPV victimization, it still recognized the co-occurrence of borderline personality disorder and PTSD symptomology in IPV survivors.…”

“…While the study does not support the correlation between childhood abuse causing or encouraging the onset of borderline personality disorder and PTSD symptoms after IPV victimization, it still recognized the co-occurrence of borderline personality disorder and PTSD symptomology in IPV survivors. Furthermore, although causation was not established byBeck et al (2019), it does not negate the correlation the literature has established regarding childhood trauma(s), borderline personality disorder, and PTSD(Knefel et al, 2016).Utilizing a network analytic method,Knefel et al (2016) explored the relationship between PTSD, complex PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. The population sample consisted of 219 individuals that had a history of childhood abuse in foster care environments.…”

“…Therefore, Volpe et al's (2017) focus on bringing attention to this occurrence and exploring interventions to respond to the phenomenon reinforces the conversation.Literature supports the co-occurrence of PTSD and borderline personality disorder in IPV survivors(Beck et al, 2019;Fedele et al, 2018;Knefel et al, 2016;Kuijpers et al, 2011). To further elaborate, researchers have also explored whether the prevalence of borderline personality traits may be a predictor for the onset of PTSD after IPV victimization; childhood abuse has also been explored as a predictor for the onset of PTSD and borderline personality disorder after IPV victimization(Beck et al, 2019;Kuijpers et al, 2011).According toKuijpers et al (2011), borderline personality traits positively contribute to the onset of PTSD symptomatology. The researchers in the study conducted assessments on 120 female IPV survivors and measured the severity of IPV, borderline traits, and PTSD symptoms.…”

Ptsd Symptoms Comparison Emdr and Nfb With Ipv Survivors: Ex- Post-facto Study

“…AlthoughShaked et al (2021) identi ed the covariance of depression and PTSD as a reality to consider while treatment planning as a clinician, given that one impacts the other, it does not cater to the holistic need of IPV survivors as many other comorbidities may exist. Therefore, Volpe et al's (2017) focus on bringing attention to this occurrence and exploring interventions to respond to the phenomenon reinforces the conversation.Literature supports the co-occurrence of PTSD and borderline personality disorder in IPV survivors(Beck et al, 2019;Fedele et al, 2018;Knefel et al, 2016;Kuijpers et al, 2011). To further elaborate, researchers have also explored whether the prevalence of borderline personality traits may be a predictor for the onset of PTSD after IPV victimization; childhood abuse has also been explored as a predictor for the onset of PTSD and borderline personality disorder after IPV victimization(Beck et al, 2019;Kuijpers et al, 2011).…”