Rorschach assessment of reality testing, affect and object representation of borderline pathology: a comparison of clinical samples.
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.
Zodan
Jennifer
J
The Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA. JZodan@aol.com
Charnas
Jocelyn
J
Hilsenroth
Mark J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D003071:Cognition; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009769:Object Attachment; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011936:Reality Testing; D012392:Rorschach Test / Q000592:standards; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult