摘要/詳細資料

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

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

摘要 (摘要)

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.

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主題
Psychology
分類
0621: Psychology
識別碼/關鍵字
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
標題
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
作者
Grodko, Aliza
頁數
85
學位日期
2014
學校代碼
0483
來源
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
出版地
Ann Arbor
出版國家/地區
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
指導者
Hart, Beth
大學/機構
Pace University
大學地點
United States -- New York
學位
Psy.D.
來源類型
論文或專題
語言
英文
文件類型
Dissertation/Thesis
論文/專題編號
3581143
ProQuest 文件識別碼
1547360091
著作權
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/unauthdocview/1547360091