This paper presents the work of many researchers who have studied the connection between childhood abuse and the development
of borderline
personality disorder. The author believes that chronic abuse leads to
dysfunction in the processes of ego and personality development, attachment and affective stability. The paper concludes that the traumatic effects of physical and sexual abuse on the development of borderline personality disorder need to be examined in light of other potential etiological factors such as genetic predisposition, neurotransmitter imbalances, and other avenues that are currently receiving attention in the BPD research community. Abstracts and excerpts from Articles. Table of Contents Introduction Abuse and BPD Statistics Physical and Sexual Abuse Conclusions