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Transitional object use and borderline psychopathology.

H Morris, J G Gunderson, M C Zanarini

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1986
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    Transitional object use was higher in borderline patients compared to other personality disorders, schizophrenia, and healthy individuals. This finding suggests it may be a useful marker for borderline personality disorder.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Transitional object use is common in childhood development.
    • Its persistence or unique manifestation may be relevant in psychopathology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if transitional object use differentiates individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
    • To compare transitional object use in BPD against other personality disorders, schizophrenia, and normal subjects.

    Main Methods:

    • A structured interview was administered to assess current and past transitional object use.
    • One hundred five subjects participated in the study.

    Main Results:

    • The borderline personality disorder group exhibited the highest scores for transitional object use.

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  • Subjects with non-borderline Axis II diagnoses showed the lowest scores.
  • Transitional object use was not exclusive to the borderline diagnosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Transitional object use, while not specific, shows potential as a developmental and psychodynamic marker for borderline personality disorder.
    • Further research may explore its clinical utility in identifying and understanding borderline traits.