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Identity Disturbance in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Scoping Review Protocol.

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This scoping review aims to clarify identity disturbance in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It will synthesize literature on its definitions, types, and measurement to improve BPD treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by relationship instability, emotional dysregulation, and impulsivity.
  • Identity disturbance, a core BPD feature, involves an unstable self-image and sense of self.
  • The exact nature and measurement of identity disturbance in BPD lack clear consensus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and synthesize existing literature on identity disturbance in BPD.
  • To identify different types of identity disturbance within BPD.
  • To explore current methods for measuring identity disturbance in BPD.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review protocol will be employed.
  • Empirical and theoretical studies on BPD identity disturbance will be included.
  • Searches will cover PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google for grey literature.

Main Results:

  • Data extraction will include study details, definitions, conceptualizations, and assessment tools for identity disturbance.
  • Two reviewers will screen data, with discrepancies resolved by a third reviewer.
  • The review will map the current landscape of research on BPD identity disturbance.

Conclusions:

  • Findings will contribute to theoretical and empirical understanding of BPD identity disturbance.
  • Results are expected to inform and enhance therapeutic strategies for BPD.
  • Improved interventions for BPD patients experiencing identity disturbance are anticipated.