Factors of Impulsivity and Cluster B Personality Dimensions

Abstract

Abstract. The goal of the present investigation was to expand the literature on impulsivity and Cluster B personality disorders (PDs) by conceptualizing impulsivity in a multidimensional manner. Two separate undergraduate samples (n = 223; n = 204) completed measures of impulsivity and Cluster B dimensions. Impulsivity was indeed predictive of Cluster B dimensions and, importantly, each PD scale exhibited a unique impulsivity profile. Findings for borderline PD scores were highly consistent across samples and strongly and positively associated with urgency and lack of perseverance, as expected. Findings for the other PD dimensions also exhibited a fair amount of consistency. Implications of these findings for diagnostic classification and treatment are discussed.

Impulsivity issues in borderline personality disorder and it's links with insight: the role of urgency

“…Paris (2005) reported that BPD expresses a wide range of impulsive behaviours including repeated suicide attempts, self-mutilation, substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, and reckless driving or eating behaviour. Across these studies, BPD symptoms go with urgency and (lack of) perseverance (DeShong and Kurtz, 2013; Miller et al., 2003; Lootens et al., 2017; Flory et al., 2003; Tragesser and Robinson, 2009; Whiteside et al., 2005). Some associations were also reported with (lack of) premeditation (Tragesser and Robinson, 2009) and sensation seeking (Whiteside et al., 2005).…”