The effectiveness of schema therapy on tolerance of failure and internalized shame in people with borderline personality disorder.

Abstract

Borderline personality disorder is associated with characteristics such as low frustration tolerance and a deep sense of internalized shame, which can lead to disruption in daily functioning and interpersonal relationships. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy on frustration tolerance and internalized shame in people with borderline personality disorder. The research method was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population included people with borderline personality disorder in Tehran, from whom 30 people were selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent schema therapy intervention for 10 sessions of 90 minutes, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The findings showed that schema therapy significantly increased frustration tolerance and reduced internalized shame in the experimental group. These results indicate that modifying early maladaptive schemas can play an effective role in improving emotional and behavioral indicators of individuals with borderline personality disorder. Therefore, the use of schema therapy in the treatment of these individuals is recommended.