Examining the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma, Interpersonal Difficulties, and Attachment Styles in BPD

Anaya Kothari

Abstract: Almost 1.8% of the world?s population is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Individuals with BPD are prone to exhibit self-destructive behaviour and are also associated with higher drop-out rates from therapy as well as research studies due to impulsivity, affective instability or emotional dysregulation, and significant interpersonal difficulties. This paper will review the body of literature related to the question of how certain environmental factors are associated with a higher risk of developing BPD. Further, the paper also looks at how these factors affect an individual?s interpersonal relationships. This research could help minimize environmental risk factors from an early age and inform the development of tools for individuals working to maintain stable relationships with someone diagnosed with BPD.

Keywords: Borderline Personality Disorder, environmental risk factors, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal relationships, early intervention, childhood trauma, attachment styles, interpersonal difficulties, development, etiology

How to Cite?: Anaya Kothari, "Examining the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma, Interpersonal Difficulties, and Attachment Styles in BPD", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 629-636, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251006141018, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251006141018