Early life adversity linked to immediate reproductive goals in borderline personality disorder.

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry explores factors that contribute to borderline personality disorder, such as early life adversity and reproductive strategies, that may help to explain links to risky sexual behavior and somatic issues. The study found that individuals with borderline personality disorder may prioritize reproductive goals in the short-term over long-term health as a response to early life adversity. The results suggest that experiencing early life adversity is associated with increased short-term reproductive priorities, and both factors increase the risk of being diagnosed with BPD in adulthood.