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Published on: March 8, 2018
Five-factor measure of borderline personality traits
Stephanie N Mullins-Sweatt1, Maryanne Edmundson, Shannon Sauer-Zavala
1Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 116 N. Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. stephanie.sweatt@gmail.com
This study introduces the Five Factor Borderline Inventory (FFBI), a new tool to measure borderline personality traits using the Five-Factor Model (FFM). The FFBI demonstrates reliable and valid psychometric properties in both student and clinical populations.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Disorders
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Borderline personality traits are often assessed using various models.
- The Five-Factor Model (FFM) provides a robust framework for understanding personality.
- A measure linking borderline traits to the FFM is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new self-report measure of borderline personality traits based on the FFM.
- To assess the psychometric properties of the Five Factor Borderline Inventory (FFBI).
Main Methods:
- Development of FFBI subscales assessing maladaptive variants of 12 FFM traits.
- Psychometric evaluation including internal consistency, convergent, discriminant, and incremental validity.
- Replication of findings in undergraduate and clinical samples.
Main Results:
- The FFBI subscales demonstrated good internal consistency.
- Evidence for convergent, discriminant, and incremental validity was established.
- Psychometric properties were replicated in a clinical sample of women in substance abuse treatment.
Conclusions:
- The Five Factor Borderline Inventory (FFBI) is a psychometrically sound measure.
- The FFBI effectively assesses borderline personality traits within the FFM framework.
- This inventory can be valuable for research and clinical assessment of borderline personality traits.
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