초록/세부 사항

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

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

초록(요약)

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.

색인 처리(세부 사항)


주제
Psychology
분류
0621: Psychology
식별자/키워드
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
제목
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
저자
Grodko, Aliza
페이지 수
85
학위 날짜
2014
학교 코드
0483
원본
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
출판 지역
Ann Arbor
출판 국가
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
지도 교수
Hart, Beth
대학/기관
Pace University
대학 위치
United States -- New York
학위
Psy.D.
원본 유형
학위논문
언어
영어
문서 형식
Dissertation/Thesis
학위논문 번호
3581143
ProQuest 문서 ID
1547360091
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/unauthdocview/1547360091