摘要/索引

The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic

Grodko, Aliza.   Pace University ProQuest Dissertations Publishing,  2014. 3581143.

摘要 (概要)

This study examined the relationship between defense style and adolescent separation-individuation, and predicted an individual's primary defense style would be associated with aspects of the separation-individuation process. Successful progress toward individuation would be indicated by high levels of identity formation and the development of ego ideals. Lack of progress would be indicated by depressive reactions and unhealthy parenting relationships. 181 females and 62 males seeking psychological treatment at an urban university clinic (M age=24.67) were administered self-report measures. Data was examined using bivariate-correlations, MANOVAs, and a mediation analysis. Significant positive correlations were found between higher-order defense style and individuation. Lower-order internalizing defense style negatively correlated with individuation and positively correlated with depressive reactions. A mediation analysis demonstrated that defense style and identity factors were mediated by depressive reactions, but not unhealthy parenting relationships. This studies support the finding that defense styles play a role in assisting the adolescent navigate the separation-individuation process.

索引(详情)


主题
Psychology
分类
0621: Psychology
标识符/关键字
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
标题
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
作者
Grodko, Aliza
页数
85
学位日期
2014
学校代码
0483
来源
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
出版地
Ann Arbor
出版物国家/地区
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
导师
Hart, Beth
大学/单位
Pace University
大学位置
United States -- New York
学位
Psy.D.
来源类型
学位论文
语言
英语
文档类型
Dissertation/Thesis
学位论文/毕业论文编号
3581143
ProQuest 文档 ID
1547360091
版权
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/unauthdocview/1547360091