THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION IN THE FORMATION OF IMPULSIVE DECISION-MAKING IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY STRUCTURE

Abstract

The relevance of the study is determined by the growing scientific and clinical interest in the mechanisms linking emotional dysregulation with impulsive behavior in borderline personality organization. The purpose of the article is to determine how emotional dysregulation causes impulsive decision-making in individuals with borderline personality characteristics. The research methodology is based on a systematic analysis of contemporary theoretical models, a comparative review of empirical studies (2020–2025), and a theoretical interpretation of data from the perspectives of cognitive, neuropsychological, and behavioral approaches. It has been established that impulsive decisions in the structure of borderline personality are formed as a result of the interaction of affective overload, executive function impairments, persistent cognitive distortions, and altered perception of social signals. It has been found that emotional dysregulation is a mechanism that triggers a set of reactions that reduce the ability for cognitive control and rational choice. It has been shown that neurobiological imbalance between limbic structures and the prefrontal cortex increases reactivity and contributes to the formation of rapid behavioral responses. It has been established that impulsivity is not an autonomous symptom, but rather a consequence of the systemic interaction of emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal mechanisms, which creates the basis for targeted psychocorrection. The practical significance of the results lies in the possibility of applying the proposed psychocorrectional approaches to develop individual psychological assistance programs aimed at reducing impulsive manifestations, increasing emotional stability, and improving interpersonal functioning of individuals with borderline personality organization.