Autobiographical memory in borderline personality disorder-A systematic review

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental illness characterized by identity diffusion, a disorganized sense of self.
• Autobiographical memory, essential for personal identity and continuity, may be impaired in individuals with BPD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review existing studies on the relationship between BPD and autobiographical memory.
• To identify potential links between personality functioning, identity diffusion, and autobiographical memory deficits in BPD.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature review was conducted.
• Studies examining autobiographical memory in individuals with BPD were analyzed.

Main Results:

• Published research on BPD and autobiographical memory yields inconsistent results.
• Many studies exhibit inadequate designs, particularly in their measurement of autobiographical memory.

Conclusions:

• The precise nature of the disruption in autobiographical memory in BPD remains unclear due to inconsistent findings and methodological limitations.
• Further research with robust designs is needed to elucidate the complex relationship between BPD, identity diffusion, and autobiographical memory.