Recovery, Sense of Self and Borderline Personality Disorder
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What does the concept of recovery mean for the sense of self for people with a Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis?
IRAS ID
172053
Contact name
Sarah Davidson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancaster University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Borderline Personality Disorder is defined as a disorder of personality characterised by unstable self-image, emotional dysregulation, unstable mood and frequently self-harm. Having previously been seen as a negative and treatment resistant diagnosis, considerable change in policy since the 1990's and a shift in services for this client group has led to an increase in research which suggests that BPD is treatable, and as such, a move towards a 'Recovery' model. As a fractured or unstable 'sense of self' is one of the defining features of the diagnosis, this research seeks to understand what the concept of recovery means for the sense of self of people with a Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0237
Date of REC Opinion
7 Apr 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion