Age-related differences in borderline personality disorder traits and childhood maltreatment: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Introduction This study investigates age-related differences in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) traits and childhood maltreatment (CM) experiences among adolescents, young adults, older adults within a clinical sample. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 2029 outpatients aged 15-50 years from the Shanghai Mental Health Center. BPD were assessed using Diagnostic Questionnaire 4th Edition Plus (PDQ-4+), CM evaluated Child Trauma Short Form (CTQ-SF). Participants categorized into three age groups: adolescents (15-21 years), (22-30 (31-50 years). Results Adolescents reported significantly higher frequencies of diagnoses compared to ( p =0.036). Specifically, identity disturbance impulsivity more pronounced <0.001). Additionally, levels emotional F =15.987, <0.001) physical abuse =12.942, =0.002), while neglect. Logistic regression analysis identified key criteria subtypes that differentiated adults. Discussion The findings underscore importance age-specific interventions treating addressing maltreatment. exhibit distinct patterns experiences, necessitating tailored therapeutic approaches.

Language: Английский

The disease-specific structural pattern in Parkinson’s disease and its cortical characteristics associated with gene function: a 7-Tesla MRI study

Journal of Neurology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 272(4)

Published: March 31, 2025

Language: Английский