Rorschach assessment of reality testing, affect and object representation of borderline pathology: a comparison of clinical samples.

Bull Menninger Clin

The Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA.

Published: December 2009

This study examines the personality functioning of outpatients diagnosed with borderline pathology (BP) compared to a nonborderline pathology Axis I clinical control group (NonBP). Interrater reliability for all variables was in the good or excellent range. Significant differences were found examining Rorschach variables assessing dysphoric affect and affect regulation/experiencing with BP when compared to the Axis I group. Additionally, individuals with BP had more malevolent object representations than individuals with only Axis I disorders. The clinical implications of these findings with regard to borderline pathology are discussed.

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