Özetler/Ayrıntılar

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

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

Özet

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.

Dizinleme (ayrıntılar)


Konu
Psychology
Sınıflandırma
0621: Psychology
Tanımlayıcı / anahtar kelime
Psychology; Adolescence; Defense styles; Depression; Identity; Individuation; Parental relationships
Başlık
The Relationship between Defense Styles and Aspects of Individuation in a Clinic
Yazar adı
Grodko, Aliza
Sayfa sayısı
85
Derece tarihi
2014
Okul kodu
0483
Kaynak
DAI-B 75/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
Basım yeri
Ann Arbor
Yayınlanma ülkesi
United States
ISBN
978-1-321-08572-3
Danışman
Hart, Beth
Üniversite/enstitü
Pace University
Üniversite konumu
United States -- New York
Derece
Psy.D.
Yayın türü
Bilimsel İnceleme veya Tez
Dil
İngilizce
Belge türü
Dissertation/Thesis
Bilimsel inceleme/tez numarası
3581143
ProQuest belge kimliği
1547360091
Telif Hakkı
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/unauthdocview/1547360091