PERSONALITY OR DISORDER? PERSONALITY DISORDERS

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Zeynep ANAFOROĞLU BIKMAZa
aİstinye University Institute of Graduate Education, Department of Clinical Psychology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Anaforoğlu Bıkmaz Z. Borderline personality disorder Tunç P, ed. Personality or Disorder? Personality Disorders. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.35-46.

ABSTRACT
A comprehensive understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) necessitates an in-depth examination of its theoretical foundations, particularly from the perspectives of psychodynamic and object relations theories. These approaches emphasize how early relational experiences shape personality development and contribute to the emotional and interpersonal fluctuations observed in individuals with BPD. This article explores the historical evolution, epidemiology, DSMV classification, etiological factors, and explanatory models of BPD. Within a psychodynamic framework, it analyzes the organization of personality in BPD, defense mechanisms, and its relationship with object relations theory. Integrating these fundamental aspects is expected to enhance our understanding of BPD’s development and inform therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: Borderline personality disorder; psychodynamic features; object relations; defense mechanisms

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