AUTHOR=Munson Katherine A. , Janney Carol A. , Goodwin Kelsie , Nagalla Madhavi 

TITLE=Cultural Representations of Borderline Personality Disorder

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Sociology

VOLUME=Volume 7 - 2022

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sociology/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2022.832497

DOI=10.3389/fsoc.2022.832497

ISSN=2297-7775

ABSTRACT=Background/Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to compare methods of self-harm and psychological stressors in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) across different cultures. 

Methods: An extensive database search was conducted along with manual searches and reference/citation searches. A total of 21 articles were reviewed from several Eastern and Western nations. 

Results: Key differences were noted in the methods of self-harm. Eastern nations reported higher rates of self-poisoning whereas Western nations reported higher rates of skin-mutilating behavior. 

Conclusions: Additional research should be conducted into the presentation of BPD in different cultures. An improved understanding of the cultural presentations of BPD could improve diagnosis and treatment in various populations.