Paper Title
"Examining The Mediating Role of Borderline Personality Traits in The Relationship Between Imposter Syndrome and Relationship Satisfaction Among Young Indians”

Abstract
Introduction - Imposter syndrome and Borderline Personality Disorder have often been associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Early researchers have reported a correlation between imposter syndrome and insecure attachment style which in turn was correlated with borderline personality traits. Therefore, the objective of this study is to go beyond the biological narrative of borderline personality and contextualize it by viewing it as an interpersonal and behavioral phenomenon. Method: The aim of the study was to understand the mediating effect of borderline personality traits on the relationship between imposter syndrome and relationship satisfaction among young Indians (18-35 years) using a cross-sectional, correlation research design with a sample of 247 recruited through convenience sampling. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS software (Version 20). Results: Majority of the participants were females, unemployed and in a committed relationship. A positive correlation was found between Imposter syndrome and borderline personality traits and they both were negatively correlated with relationship satisfaction. A significant mediating effect of borderline personality traits was found. Conclusion: The results of this study help to address the stigma associated with borderline personality disorder and have significant theoretical and social implications. Future research can further contextualize these findings by exploring the same in different types of interpersonal relationships. Keywords: Borderline Personality Traits, Imposter Syndrome, Relationship Satisfaction