A Network Analysis of Inner Strength Among University Students with Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms.

ABSTRACT: Inner strength is increasingly recognized as a protective factor in mental health, but its structure and dynamics remain underexplored, particularly in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. This study applied network analysis to investigate the complex relationships among inner strengths in individuals exhibiting BPD symptoms, aiming to identify core and bridging strengths that could inform targeted interventions. The sample comprised 346 Thai university students (25.4% males, 74.6% females; mean age = 21.60 ± 2.24 years) who screened positive for BPD symptoms using the Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder. Network analysis revealed that inner strengths formed an interconnected system with both core and peripheral features. The strongest assoc

SUBMITTER: Song Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12939644 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature