Perceived Social Support and Social Wellbeing among Borderline Personality Disorder Inpatients and Normal Control
Perceived Social Support and Social Wellbeing among Borderline Personality Disorder Inpatients and Normal Control
Abstract
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) a severe mental disorder characterised by a pervasive pattern of instability in emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, impulse control, and self-image. The aim of this study was to analyse the difference between BPD inpatients and normal control participants on perceived social support and social wellbeing.
Methods: A total of 178 participants completed the profile of multidimensional scale of perceived social support and social wellbeing scale.
Results: The result revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups on the variables.
Conclusions: It was found that BPD inpatients scored lower on perceived social support and social wellbeing as compared to their counterparts. Understanding perceived social support is paramount in the backdrop of its significance in difficult situations or crises like stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Hence, it is suggested that the friends and family members support to BPD inpatients should be encouraged because it plays a vital role for enhancing the wellbeing of these patients.
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