Citation

Gull M, Kaur N, Akhouri D. Middle East Curr. Psychiatr. 2022; 29(1).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, SpringerOpen)

DOI

10.1186/s43045-022-00264-3

PMID

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: People diagnosed with EUPD also known as borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience different challenges in their lives. These challenges include compulsive behavior, irritability, depression, sadness, guilt, shame, loneliness, grandiosity, and feeling of worthlessness. It is noteworthy that such challenges trigger among them a self-destructive behaviour, in addition to social isolation, and impaired social relationships. It is also found to significantly impact their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This study is a humble attempt to examine the role of perceived social support in improving the social wellbeing of BPD outpatients. Through the purposive sampling technique, 100 BPD outpatients were selected for the study. The mean age of the participant was 25 years.

RESULTS: It was found that perceived social support (family, friends, and significant others) plays a vital role in the wellbeing of these participants. The correlation between the two is positive as well as statistically significant. This means higher the support these patients experience from their relatives, the better is their social wellbeing.

CONCLUSIONS: This study has practical implications for counselors, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists working in the field. © 2022, The Author(s).

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; India; Borderline personality disorder; Social support; Wellbeing; BPD; EUPD