An investigation of the prototype validity of the borderline DSM‐IV construct

2004203 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Merete Selsbakk Johansen · Modum Bad – Gordon Johnsens stiftelse

Sigmund Karterud · Oslo University Hospital

Geir Pedersen · Oslo University Hospital

Tore Gude · Modum Bad – Gordon Johnsens stiftelse

Abstract

The prototype theoretical model for BPD fitted the data well and appeared to be satisfactory described by the current criteria. The emptiness criterion needs a more appropriate definition and the hierarchy of the criteria in DSM-IV should be revised.

Topics & Keywords

Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Psychological Testing and Assessment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Volume 109, Issue 4, pp. 289-298

DOI: 10.1046/j.1600-0447.2003.00268.x

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