Date of Award
5-2026
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
McAllister, Carolyn
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore and understand the impacts of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) on the family system, specifically in the areas of family functioning, relationship dynamics, and emotional well-being through the assessment of burden. The proposed study would employ a mixed-methods approach to provide a comprehensive understanding of how families adapt to the behavioral and emotional patterns of this mental health condition. Quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews would be incorporated to enhance understanding of this dynamic. Semi-structured interviews would provide deeper insight into emotional dynamics, communication patterns, caregiving roles, and coping strategies, while the Burden Assessment Scale (BAS) would measure perceived objective and subjective levels of burden. This study aims to address the gaps in literature related to family voices and the impacts of this mental health condition on the family system. This information can influence the development and implementation of effective family-focused interventions that address the family system, training for mental health professionals, and policy advocacy to increase family-based mental health services.
Recommended Citation
Palomino, Alina and Rivera, Gabriela, "ASSESSING FAMILY BURDEN IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: FAMILY FUNCTIONING, RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING" (2026). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2382.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2382