

This example highlights the need to ensure a balanced process in which published articles do not contribute to stigma and harmful stereotypes of vulnerable populations.

Indeed, a quick internet search revealed two of the authors are on the PAID editorial board. In our recent conversation, she explained: Advertisement However, Peters emphasized the issue proceeds beyond the title. They also have not changed the title on other research dissemination websites, and the stigma within the article itself remains. Sara Masland, several researchers wrote letters to the editor to address this stigmatizing language.Īfter the letter, the journal omitted the pre-colon portion of the title, but to this day, they have not issued an apology to the BPD community. Jessica Peters said on her Twitter post, “This should be retracted and republished without the pre-colon and an apology.” Fronted by Dr.

The authors claim, “…considering that traits such as sensation seeking and risk taking are perceived as exciting, a woman high in BPD traits could be initially appealing so long as she is ‘hot’ as compensation for anticipated negative consequences of this type of behaviour.” They then describe that men might ignore potential consequences of a relationship with someone who has these BPD traits when he wants to “take advantage of the woman” who is available.Ĭlinical science BPD researcher Dr.
