Abstract/Dettagli

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

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

Abstract (riepilogo)

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.

Indicizzazione (dettagli)


Soggetto
Psychology
Classificazione
0621: Psychology
Identificativo/parola chiave
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
Titolo
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
Autore
Grodko, Aliza
Numero di pagine
85
Data titolo accademico
2014
Codice istituzione accademica
0483
Fonte
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
Luogo di pubblicazione:
Ann Arbor
Paese di pubblicazione
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
Relatore
Hart, Beth
Università/istituzione
Pace University
Località università
United States -- New York
Titolo accademico
Psy.D.
Tipo di fonte
Dissertazione o tesi
Lingua
Inglese
Tipo di documento
Dissertation/Thesis
Numero di dissertazione/tesi
3581143
ID documento 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