Social Touch, Social Isolation, and Loneliness in Borderline Personality Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interpersonal impairments in borderline personality disorder (BPD) are characterised by a lack in the sense of belonging and the fear of being excluded. One feature of interactions that can promote a sense of social belonging is interpersonal touch. While some studies suggest that individuals with BPD experience social touch as less pleasurable than healthy individuals (HCs), there are no studies that investigated whether this difference is associated with feeling less socially connected. This question is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, since one central behavioural recommendation is "social distancing". An increase in loneliness has been discussed as a consequence and it has been suggested that individuals with BPD may be particularly burdened. Howe

SUBMITTER: Schulze A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9260178 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature