Genetic Factors
According to recent research, genetic factors seem to account for as much as 60% towards the development of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, these interactions are complicated and the fully understand the contributing factors in BPD, one must understand that several key puzzle pieces must be in place to set the stage for BPD.
For example, genetic factors may in fact contribute to the personality characteristics that make for fertile ground for BPD. Disorders involving problems with impulse control (e.g., antisocial personality disorder, substance abuse, etc) are much more prevalent among first-degree relatives of clients with BPD when compared to other disorders. It is this genetic predisposition towards impulsivity that may be key in the formation of BPD.
For example, genetic factors may in fact contribute to the personality characteristics that make for fertile ground for BPD. Disorders involving problems with impulse control (e.g., antisocial personality disorder, substance abuse, etc) are much more prevalent among first-degree relatives of clients with BPD when compared to other disorders. It is this genetic predisposition towards impulsivity that may be key in the formation of BPD.