Affiliation:
1. FPCEE Blanquerna Universitat Ramon Llull Barcelona Spain
2. Psychiatry Department Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Mental Health Network Biomedical Research Center (CIBERSAM) Barcelona Spain
3. Psychiatry Department Mental Health and Addictions Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
4. Adult Outpatient Mental Health Center Consorci Sanitari del Maresme Mataró Spain
Abstract
AbstractThe aims of the current study are to describe the basic family relationships, parental bonding patterns, and dyadic adjustment of families with offspring diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and to explore the correlations between these variables related to family relations and BPD symptomatology. The sample consisted of 194 participants, including parents from the control (N = 76) and clinical group (N = 76), and patients with BPD (N = 42). All progenitors completed a measure of family relations, parental bonding, and dyadic adjustment. Patients completed a measure of parental bonding and borderline symptomatology. The results showed significant differences between both groups in marital and parental functioning, marital satisfaction, dyadic adjustment, and care. Correlations among family variables and BPD symptomatology were also found. In summary, findings underscore the significance of comprehending the complexity of family relationships in BPD while advocating for a relational perspective when examining the family dynamics.