PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIORAL DEVIATIONS

Abstract

The article analyzes the psychophysiological features of emotional experiences in adolescent males with behavioral deviations and their role in the development of suicidal tendencies. It examines the specifics of emotional development during adolescence, characterized by high emotional sensitivity, unstable affect regulation, and limited cognitive resources for conscious decision-making. Hormonal and neurophysiological changes during this period intensify mood fluctuations and complicate emotional self-regulation. The study employed a combination of theoretical methods, including analysis of classical and contemporary psychophysiological theories of emotion, systemic and structural-functional approaches, and synthesis of concepts related to emotion regulation and self-control. Special attention is given to integrative-systemic models explaining discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes, impaired rapid emotional responses, and reduced self-regulation efficiency, frequently observed in adolescents. The connection between early emotional difficulties, particularly in children with special educational needs, and later development of deviant behaviors, including impulsive, aggressive, and self-aggressive forms, is highlighted. Emotional disturbances often lead to frustration, social maladaptation, and increased risk of suicidal behavior. Key psychophysiological factors of suicidal propensity in adolescents include emotional vulnerability, cognitive distortions (e.g., dichotomous thinking), low self-esteem, depressive tendencies, communication difficulties, and limited coping strategies. The combination of these characteristics with low stress tolerance and social isolation forms a foundation for destructive behavior. The results emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to studying and correcting emotional experiences in adolescents with behavioral deviations and underline the importance of psychological support as a preventive measure against suicidal manifestations.