Association between nonsuicidal self-injury and borderline personality features in early-adolescent students: a cross-sectional study

Moderate levels of BPF were observed in this early-adolescent sample, with higher mean scores among girls. The high prevalence of NSSI is alarming and may foreshadow later impulsive or suicidal behaviors. Parental divorce was also associated with elevated BPF. These findings highlight the need for early screening and targeted interventions to mitigate the progression of borderline traits and self-injury risk in adolescents.