Personal Disord September 2020 PMID 31804129

Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis.

Sophie A Lazarus, Joseph E Beeney, Kristen P Howard, Daniel R Strunk, Paul A Pilkonis, Jennifer S Cheavens

Mentions

26
Peak: 3 in Feb 2020
across 2 sources since Dec 2019

Extended reach

1,437,384
potential audience

Total likes

31,557

Video views

1,365,978

Mentions per month

Dec 2019 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the social discussions reflect a strong interest and some engagement with the publication's insights into relationship instability in women with BPD, with posts expressing personal reactions, critiques, and recognition of its relevance—such as comments about therapy needs and personal experiences. The tone varies from supportive to critical, highlighting the nuanced responses that frame the article's influence on understanding BPD's relational patterns.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the publication, especially around relationship instability in women with BPD, indicating general support or recognition of its significance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by referencing specific details from the social network analysis and personal reactions to the topic, such as wishing they'd known this earlier.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include sharing personal opinions, critiques, and reflections on related topics like therapy and mental health, showing moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the publication influences perceptions on BPD and relationships, but the overall impact appears to be moderate, inspiring awareness rather than immediate action.

Abstract in brief

  • Interpersonal dysfunction is a key feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD), characterized by intense and unstable relationships, where individuals alternate between idealizing and devaluing others.
  • Research comparing women with BPD to healthy controls showed that those with BPD experience more unstable relationships, including significant changes or "cut-offs" in their social networks over six months.
  • The study revealed differing patterns of relationship instability based on interaction frequency, with women with BPD experiencing more dissatisfaction in frequently interacted relationships, while healthy controls showed more instability in support with infrequent contacts.

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Matt Southward
@matt_southward_ · X

Women with #BPD report more unstable relationships & more cut-off partners than HCs. Whereas HCs reported greater instability in less close relationships, #BPD folks reported greater instability in closer relationships. From the great Sophie Lazarus & co! https://t.co/HJST7i2YPA https://t.co/cTRztUgRdH

Dec 8, 2019 · 13 likes · 1 share · 2,379 followers View post →
MaxNewaccount
@MaxNewaccount · X

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Feb 19, 2022 · 1 like · 500 followers View post →
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@TheMedicineWolf · X

10 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder Exposure | Effect of BPD on ... https://t.co/ppDnUBZfXh

Jun 28, 2021 · 19,940 followers View post →
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@TheMedicineWolf · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/wVBeW5pUFh

Jun 28, 2021 · 19,940 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis https://t.co/ip0beNL9r7

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,458 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis https:…

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,272 followers View post →

All mentions

Jason Baran
@JasonBaran5 · X

They're the same disorder and I'm not going to pretend they're not. 10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/tswNqaUMtB via @YouTube

Jun 13, 2025 · 2,379 followers View post →
Jason Baran
@JasonBaran5 · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/8xUt5Ia9Ti via @YouTube

Mar 7, 2025 · 2,379 followers View post →
Jason Baran
@JasonBaran5 · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/epDrzaUpxf via @YouTube

Jul 17, 2024 · 2,379 followers View post →
Grieker_onkie
@Grieker_onkie · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/gIHAKoYWMf via @YouTube

Feb 13, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
Grieker_onkie
@Grieker_onkie · X

Borderline Thinking | 10 Borderline Behaviors and the Thoughts that Caus... https://t.co/nqZv0d8SNj via @YouTube

Feb 12, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
DBT
@Hekkenschutz · X

I wish I had known this in highschool https://t.co/whgMiyJLwh

Jan 13, 2023 · 44 followers View post →
sunfest321
@sunfest321 · X

Watch "10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar" on YouTube https://t.co/ljaLlmnqU6

Oct 17, 2022 · 4 followers View post →
huh
@maraschinho3 · X

umm i do need therapy…https://t.co/gBbsDCOFUy

Jun 8, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
Philosophic Warrior
@SRAlsultani · X

@Snakeeater36 @NomadicHerd @Partisan_O Louise, explained. https://t.co/QbeNv0iG0O

Mar 22, 2022 · 3,951 followers View post →
MaxNewaccount
@MaxNewaccount · X

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Feb 19, 2022 · 1 like · 500 followers View post →
mingomonk
@mingomonk · X

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Feb 16, 2022 · 471 followers View post →
Sam..
@HiSam97793617 · X

Omg this guy freaks me out! I left him a comment saying so. His eyes are freaky his head movement looks like he is puppet controlled then OMG the monotone voice. Let me know your thoughts. I heard nothing he said in the 2min in his feed. How can he dr! https://t.co/Idfq0rFbNo

Feb 1, 2022 · 389 followers View post →
Nancy
@Nancy45863046 · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/xVlVou2LMI via @YouTube

Jan 30, 2022 · 103 followers View post →
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@TheMedicineWolf · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar https://t.co/wVBeW5pUFh

Jun 28, 2021 · 19,940 followers View post →
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@TheMedicineWolf · X

10 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder Exposure | Effect of BPD on ... https://t.co/ppDnUBZfXh

Jun 28, 2021 · 19,940 followers View post →
The Fumbled Football
@k8iekat · X

Don’t allow the title to turn you off. The last couple of minutes he describes the “not too worried about it” portion of coping w a loved one w a complex and edgy personality. It feels more supportive than judgmental...the glory of clinical positioning. https://t.co/UvJOytFOFk

Mar 18, 2021 · 134 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis https:…

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,242 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis https:…

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,272 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Characterization of relationship instability in women with borderline personality disorder: A social network analysis https://t.co/ip0beNL9r7

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,458 followers View post →
Kitty Glamourcat
@kittyglamourcat · X

10 Borderline & Bipolar Thoughts and Behaviors | BPD vs Bipolar: https://t.co/kGYGLM3LCW via @YouTube

Feb 10, 2020 · 1,944 followers View post →
Alexandra D. Long, PhD
@AlexandraLong · X

RT @matt_southward_: Women with #BPD report more unstable relationships & more cut-off partners than HCs. Whereas HCs reported greater inst…

Dec 8, 2019 · 1 share · 1,452 followers View post →
Matt Southward
@matt_southward_ · X

Women with #BPD report more unstable relationships & more cut-off partners than HCs. Whereas HCs reported greater instability in less close relationships, #BPD folks reported greater instability in closer relationships. From the great Sophie Lazarus & co! https://t.co/HJST7i2YPA https://t.co/cTRztUgRdH

Dec 8, 2019 · 13 likes · 1 share · 2,379 followers View post →