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1- Department of Psychology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran. ,ghasemNaZiri@iau.ac.ir
2- Department of Psychology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran. ,
Abstract: (1965 Views)
Background and Objective: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disturbing disorder for the patient and his caregivers, especially the main caregiver. The present study aimed to investigate the lived experience of the main caregiver of patients with BPD.
Materials and Methods: The research method was qualitative. The statistical population consisted of all caregivers who referred patients to Sina Hospital in Hamedan (Iran) in 2023. Among them, eight caregivers were selected by random sampling, considering the researcher's theoretical saturation.
Results: The results of the interviews include five sub-themes: "Aggression," "Feeling of Helplessness," "Family Relations," "Social Relations," and "Quality of Relationship with the Patient," as well as two main themes: "Inability to Control Emotions and Feelings" and "Caregiver Relations." The results indicated that the main caregivers are always affected by patients in their emotional instability and relationships.
Conclusions: The main caregivers' ability to control their emotions is low, and the quality of their relationship is not satisfactory.
Materials and Methods: The research method was qualitative. The statistical population consisted of all caregivers who referred patients to Sina Hospital in Hamedan (Iran) in 2023. Among them, eight caregivers were selected by random sampling, considering the researcher's theoretical saturation.
Results: The results of the interviews include five sub-themes: "Aggression," "Feeling of Helplessness," "Family Relations," "Social Relations," and "Quality of Relationship with the Patient," as well as two main themes: "Inability to Control Emotions and Feelings" and "Caregiver Relations." The results indicated that the main caregivers are always affected by patients in their emotional instability and relationships.
Conclusions: The main caregivers' ability to control their emotions is low, and the quality of their relationship is not satisfactory.
Keywords: Borderline Personality Disorder, Communication Instability, Emotion Control, Main Caregiver
Article Type: Research Article |
Subject:
Clinical Psychology
Received: 2024/12/22 | Accepted: 2025/06/16 | Published: 2025/07/19
Received: 2024/12/22 | Accepted: 2025/06/16 | Published: 2025/07/19
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