The Urge to Fill the Void: Emptiness, Impulsivity, and Mentalizing in the Daily Life of Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Department 1
Psychology
Abstract
Analysis of ecological momentary assessment data demonstrated that feelings of emptiness predicted impulsive behavior among individuals with borderline personality disorder and healthy individuals, but not among individuals with avoidant personality disorder.
DOI
10.1037/per0000721
Recommended Citation
Sheena-Peer, L., Rafaeli, E., Berenson, K.R., Downey, G., & Kivity, Y. (2025). The urge to fill the void: Emptiness, impulsivity, and mentalizing in the daily life of individuals with borderline personality disorder. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 16(5), 403–414. https://doi.org/10.1037/per0000721