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Clinical Psychologist Volume 22, 2018 - Issue 2: Emotion Regulation and Psychopathology
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Substance‐related and addictive disorders as mediators between borderline personality disorder and aggressive behavior

Francesca MartinoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences DIMEC, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, ;School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK, ;Studi Cognitivi, Modena, Italy, Correspondence[email protected]
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Marcantonio M. SpadaSchool of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UK,
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Marco MenchettiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences DIMEC, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy,
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Elena Lo sterzoStudi Cognitivi, Modena, Italy,
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Michele SanzaDepartment of Mental Health and Addiction, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale della Romagna, Cesena, Italy,
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Paola TedescoDepartment of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy,
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Cecilia TrevisaniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences DIMEC, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy,
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Domenico BerardiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences DIMEC, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy,
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Pages 211-219 | Received 29 Feb 2016, Accepted 04 Jan 2017, Published online: 10 Nov 2020
 
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Abstract

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.

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Funding: None.

Conflict of interest: None.

Funding: None.

Conflict of interest: None.

Notes

Funding: None.

Conflict of interest: None.

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