Clinical Scorecard: Exploring Self-Esteem and Psychological Resilience: A Network Analysis Among Thai University Students Exhibiting Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) symptoms
Key Mechanisms
Self-esteem and inner strengths based on the Theravāda Buddhist framework of the Ten Pāramīs
Target Population
Thai university students exhibiting BPD symptoms
Care Setting
University mental health settings
Key Highlights
Self-esteem is central to the psychopathology of BPD.
Fluctuations in self-esteem are linked to emotional dysregulation.
The prevalence of BPD symptoms among Thai university students is 6.4%.
Inner strengths derived from the Ten Pāramīs may buffer emotional symptoms.
Exploratory analyses suggest gender differences in the network of strengths.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Utilize standardized screening instruments for BPD symptoms in university settings.
Management
Consider strengths-based interventions that incorporate cultural resources.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Assess fluctuations in self-esteem and emotional regulation in students.
Risks
Monitor for self-injurious behaviors and impulsivity in students with BPD symptoms.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Thai university students with BPD symptoms
Culturally relevant protective resources may enhance psychological resilience.
Clinical Best Practices
Integrate culturally informed frameworks in mental health interventions.
Promote inner strengths as protective factors in psychological treatment.
Encourage practices such as meditation and adherence to moral precepts.
