Asociación entre el abuso sexual infantil y la severidad sintomatológica del trastorno límite de la personalidad en adultos jóvenes: revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: This curricular integration paper addresses the issue of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in young adults with a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), identified during practical experiences in the field of clinical psychology. Based on this observation, a research question was formulated and a systematic literature review was carried out, following the PRISMA guidelines, with the aim of analyzing the relationship between a history of CSA and the severity of BPD symptomatology in adulthood. The studies reviewed showed a significant association between both variables, highlighting that CSA is linked to greater clinical severity, cognitive alterations, emotional dysregulation, and impaired bodily self-perception. Based on this evidence, a simulated clinical case was developed, including identification data, psychological assessment, clinical formulation, and an intervention proposal based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This work made it possible to integrate theory, professional practice, and scientific evidence, promoting an ethical, rigorous, and well-grounded clinical approach.