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The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Emotion Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has demonstrated efficacy in addressing emotion dysregulation, a core feature of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the effectiveness of DBT in reducing emotion dysregulation and improving overall functioning in individuals with BPD. Through an exhaustive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of DBT compared to control conditions (e.g., treatment as usual, waitlist) in targeting emotion dysregulation, including emotional intensity, reactivity, and instability. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, format (individual vs. group), therapist qualifications, and participant characteristics (e.g., comorbidities, trauma history), to elucidate factors influencing the effectiveness of DBT for emotion dysregulation in BPD.
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