Résumé/Détails

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

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

Résumé (récapitulatif)

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.

Indexation (données)


Sujet
Psychology
Classification
0621: Psychology
Identificateur / mot-clé
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
Titre
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
Auteur
Grodko, Aliza
Nombre de pages
85
Date du diplôme
2014
Code de l'école
0483
Source
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
Lieu de publication
Ann Arbor
Pays de publication
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
Directeur de thèse
Hart, Beth
Université/institution
Pace University
Emplacement de l'université
United States -- New York
Diplôme
Psy.D.
Type de source
Thèse ou mémoire
Langue
Anglais
Type de document
Dissertation/Thesis
Numéro de la thèse/du mémoire
3581143
ID de document ProQuest
1547360091
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/unauthdocview/1547360091