FEATURES OF STUDYING LEVELS OF PERSONALITY ORGANIZATION IN THE PSYCHODYNAMIC PARADIGM

Abstract

The article provides a systematic analysis of the theoretical foundations of the study of levels of personality organization within the psychodynamic paradigm, which is of key importance for modern clinical psychology and psychotherapy. The main characteristics of the neurotic, borderline, and psychotic levels of functioning are considered, which determine the specificity of internal psychological processes and influence the behavioral strategies of the individual. Particular attention is paid to the criteria of differentiation, namely: the degree of identity integration, the nature and maturity of defense mechanisms, the level of control of impulsivity, and the realism of perception. The article summarizes the contribution of leading theorists, in particular O. Kernberg, N. McWilliams, D. Gill, and other scientists who have made a significant contribution to the formation of the structural approach. It is shown that determining the level of personality organization has high diagnostic and prognostic value, as it contributes to a more accurate establishment of the psychodynamic structure of the personality and allows developing more targeted strategies of psychocorrection and psychotherapeutic work.The relevance of the study is due to the complex social conditions of modernity: war, mass casualties, a state of uncertainty and increased psychological vulnerability of the population. The study of the levels of personality organization is necessary for understanding the processes of adaptation, overcoming traumatic experiences, finding internal resources and developing effective support programs.The results of the study have both theoretical and practical significance: they deepen psychodynamic ideas about personal functioning and open up new prospects for improving psychotherapeutic practice in crisis realities. At the same time, the article outlines the directions of further empirical research aimed at studying the relationship between the level of personality organization and the effectiveness of coping strategies. The results obtained can be integrated into psychological rehabilitation programs for war victims. Thus, the work combines theoretical analysis and practical orientation, which enhances its scientific and social significance.