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August 14, 2025MedicinaOpen Access

The Association Between Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms and Social Behaviour Among University Students

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ASAndreea SălcudeanIOIustin OlariuMCMădălina-Gabriela Cincu

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows high prevalence of borderline personality disorder traits in students, suggesting the need for interventions.

Key Points

  • A significant 71.5% of university students experience affective instability associated with borderline personality disorder traits, leading to social difficulties.
  • High odds ratios between 3 and 10 indicate that impulsivity and self-injurious behaviors markedly increase the risk of social dysfunction among students.
  • Data collected from 151 Romanian undergraduate students reveals a concerning link between borderline personality disorder traits and interpersonal relationship challenges.
  • These findings highlight the need for psychological screening in university settings to address mental health and support student development.

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Sălcudean et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af56f4ad7bf08b1eadd055https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61081465
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