Journal Health of Woman. 2026. 3(184): 114-125. doi: 10.15574/HW.2026.3(184).114125
Molchanova O. M.¹, Shportun O. M.², Liesnichenko N. P.³, Blashkova O. M.⁴, Kondratiuk S. L.^5
1Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
²PHEE «Vinnytsia Academy of Continuing Education», Ukraine
³Vinnytsia Institute Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”
⁴Mariupol State University, Kyiv, Ukraine
⁵Khmelnytskyi Humanitarian and Pedagogical Academy, Ukraine

For citation: Molchanova OM, Shportun OM, Liesnichenko NP, Blashkova OM, Kondratiuk SL. (2026). Emotional self-regulation of women working in the psychological field. Ukrainian Journal Health of Woman. 3(184): 114-125. doi: 10.15574/HW.2026.3(184).114125
Article received: Mar 27, 2026. Accepted for publication: Jun 01, 2026.

Aim – to conduct a theoretical analysis of scientific sources that characterize the process of emotional self-regulation of women working in the psychological field as a factor in maintaining their professional health, mental well-being and professional efficiency in conditions of increased stress and crisis load.
Psychophysiological analysis of the features of emotional self-regulation of women working in the field of psychology requires highlighting the characteristic features of the professional portrait of a female psychologist. Valuable professional qualities are empathy, sensitivity, altruism, tolerance for differences and resilience of the will of female specialists. Martial law conditions and constant sociogenic challenges increase the pressure on women working in psychological professions. There are additional loads that arise due to intensive interaction with clients, the impact of emotional contagion syndrome, empathy for one’s own traumatic events and the simultaneous fulfillment of traditional gender duties in the family. Effective self-regulation is the key to dynamic balance at the physiological, cognitive and emotional levels, helping to mobilize internal resources to successfully overcome stress. Women working in psychological professions have professional burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decreased self-esteem). Physiological aspects of self-regulation depend on the role of the autonomic nervous system (activation of its sympathetic division, which can contribute to the chronic release of cortisol and adrenaline). Conscious stimulation of the parasympathetic system through the vagus nerve helps restore homeostasis. The impact of the balance of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin) on the psycho-emotional state and the prevention of compassion fatigue requires a systemic approach to emotional self-regulation. The formed emotional self-regulation is the foundation for maintaining professional health, mental well-being and ensuring long-term effectiveness of the work of women working in the psychological field.
The authors declare the absence of a conflict of interest.
Keywords: emotional self-regulation, psychology, empathic involvement, autonomic nervous system, professional health, compassion fatigue, supervision, psychophysiological homeostasis.

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