Abstract
A meta-analysis of the published literature was performed to evaluate the common effect size (r) of the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). An online search from 1980 to 1995 was used to gather published papers, r coefficient was used as an effect size measure, and 21 studies were retrieved. A moderate pooled r (.279) for the association between CSA and BPD was observed. Pooled effect size estimates were also obtained for CSA parameters. No significant effect of moderators was evidenced. The results of this study did not support the hypothesis that CSA is a major psychological risk factor or a causal antecedent of BPD.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 268-280 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Personality Disorders |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Sep 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health