AUGMENTED REALITY BASED ART THERAPY FOR BORDERLINE PERSONALITY FEATURE OF SELF DESTRUCTION IN YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

Objectives: The present research studied the efficacy of augmented reality-based art therapy for the management of borderline personality feature of self-destruction.

Design of the study: Quantitative pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial design was used.

Place and Duration: This study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan in 2021, over duration of four months.

Sample and Method: Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 20 adolescent males (n=5) and females (n=15) aged 18-36. The participants were divided into treatment group and control group. The treatment group had 14 therapy sessions and one follow-up session. Both groups filled the Borderline Symptoms List at pre- and post-intervention.

Results and Conclusion: Results of the study show significant decrease in self-destruction of treatment group participants from pre- to post-intervention, as compared to control group. This study has some advanced implications for mental health practitioners and researchers, highlighting how augmented reality-based art therapy can be used to effectively reduce self-destruction behavior in individuals with borderline personality disorder.