Psychopathy, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Substance Use in Incarcerated Females

Psychopathy and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are commonly associated with an increased propensity toward substance use. However, few studies have accounted for shared variance between psychopathy and BPD when examining relationships with unique forms of substance use, particularly in justic...

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Autor principal: Edwards, Bethany G. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Maurer, J. Michael ; Harenski, Carla L. ; Kiehl, Kent A.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2021
En: Criminal justice and behavior
Año: 2021, Volumen: 48, Número: 12, Páginas: 1732-1748
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Incarcerated Females
Substance Use
Alcohol
Personality
Psychopathy
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Sumario:Psychopathy and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are commonly associated with an increased propensity toward substance use. However, few studies have accounted for shared variance between psychopathy and BPD when examining relationships with unique forms of substance use, particularly in justice-involved females. This study investigated psychopathic and BPD traits in relation to alcohol and drug use in a sample of 274 incarcerated adult females. Results revealed that psychopathic and BPD traits were differentially related to alcohol and drug use. Specifically, unique variance in BPD traits was related to alcohol use, whereas unique variance in lifestyle-antisocial psychopathic traits was related to drug use. Findings support unique relationships between psychopathic and BPD traits and problematic and prolonged alcohol and drug use in incarcerated adult females. Results may inform methods of tailoring specific substance use treatments for use in females with distinct personality profiles.
ISSN:1552-3594
DOI:10.1177/00938548211033336