Defense mechanisms are associated with mental health symptoms across six countries
Research in Psychotherapy Psychopathology Process and Outcome,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(3)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Defense
mechanisms
are
adaptative
processes
that
related
to
mental
health
and
psychological
functioning
may
play
an
important
role
in
adaptation
distress,
as
well
interventions.
The
present
study
aimed
compare
the
use
of
defense
their
relationship
symptoms
across
six
countries.
In
a
large-scale
descriptive
study,
we
collected
data
from
community-
based
individuals
(N=19,860)
United
States,
Australia,
Canada,
Germany,
Italy,
Kingdom
about
experienced
during
early
phase
pandemic.
We
found
mechanism
categories
was
similar
Moreover,
lower
defensive
functioning,
specifically,
neurotic
immature
defenses
were
experiencing
higher
distress
countries,
whereas
mature
generally
inversely
symptoms.
Furthermore,
these
findings
relatively
Cross-cultural
research
on
has
clinical
implications.
Our
results
consistent
with
goal
promoting
more
adaptive
increase
well-being
mitigate
detrimental
impact
situational
stress
Language: Английский
“Don’t Leave me Behind!” Problematic Internet Use and Fear of Missing Out Through the Lens of Epistemic Trust in Emerging Adulthood
Current Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(15), P. 13775 - 13784
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
Abstract
The
present
study
investigates
the
association
between
Fear
of
Missing
Out
(FoMO)
and
Problematic
Internet
Use
(PIU)
in
a
sample
358
cisgender
emerging
adults
(74.58%
females
assigned
at
birth;
Mage
=
25.02,
SD
2.60;
age
range:
18–29
years),
with
specific
focus
on
roles
various
stances
Epistemic
Trust,
including
Mistrust,
Credulity.
aim
is
to
explore
complexities
these
relationships
their
implications
for
psychological
well-being
this
population.
We
computed
mediation
model
examine
among
PIU
as
dependent
variable,
FoMO
predictor,
Credulity
mediating
factors.
Covariates
such
age,
gender,
sexual
orientation
were
also
considered
analysis.
results
revealed
significant
indirect
effects
both
Mistrust
Specifically,
higher
levels
associated
increased
Credulity,
leading
greater
PIU.
In
contrast,
effect
Trust
was
not
significant.
Also,
had
direct
highlight
importance
considering
potential
risk
factors
addiction
adults.
These
findings
have
practical
clinical
practice,
assessment,
intervention
strategies,
emphasizing
need
address
its
vulnerabilities
within
different
therapeutic
settings.
By
doing
so,
mental
health
professionals
can
better
support
assist
them
navigating
challenges
inherent
crucial
developmental
stage.
Language: Английский
Therapists’ defense use impacts their patients’ defensive functioning: a systematic case study
Research in Psychotherapy Psychopathology Process and Outcome,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Research
into
defensive
functioning
in
psychotherapy
has
thus
far
focused
on
patients’
defense
use.
However,
also
the
of
therapists
might
be
significant
because
its
potential
promoting
changes
patient’s
overall
by
sharing
their
higher-level
understanding
a
given
situation
and
letting
patient
have
opportunity
to
learn
how
cope
more
successfully.
This
exploratory
case
study
is
first
examine
therapist’s
mechanisms
relationship
evaluated
at
different
times
throughout
psychoanalytic
treatment.
We
assessed
use
with
Defense
Mechanisms
Rating
Scales
20
sessions
collected
three
phases
(early,
middle
late)
For
each
session,
we
identified
defenses,
levels
functioning,
particular
attention
sequence
consecutively
activated
defenses
within
therapeutic
dyad.
Results
showed
that
tended
gradually
improve
over
course
treatment,
slight
decrease
end.
Therapists’
remained
stable
treatment
values
range
high-neurotic
mature
defenses.
Assessment
dyadic
interaction
between
therapist
within-session,
same
individual
used,
which
was
especially
pronounced
initial
Towards
end
once
there
shared
knowledge,
started
explore
using
new,
her
own,
independent
from
what
used.
Our
findings
emphasized
analyst’s
role
encouraging
development
effective
ways
coping
patient,
confirming
previous
theoretical
empirical
research
regarding
improvement
psychotherapy.
The
alterations
these
strategies,
called
high-adaptive
as
part
therapist-patient
demonstrate
importance
studying
an
excellent
process-based
outcome
measure.
measurement
degree
analyst
models
illustrates
superior
methods
prime
vehicle
for
supporting
internalization
skills
patient.
Language: Английский
Initial validation of the Turkish version of the defense mechanisms rating scales-self-report-30
Meltem Yılmaz,
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Berke Taş,
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Deniz Çelik
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 26, 2024
The
Defense
Mechanisms
Rating
Scales-Self
Report-30
(DMRS-SR-30)
was
recently
developed
to
add
a
self-report
alternative
the
assessment
of
defenses,
reflecting
their
generally
accepted
hierarchical
organization.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
examine
psychometric
properties
and
factor
structure
Turkish
language
version
DMRS-SR-30.
sample
consisted
1.002
participants
who
filled
out
survey
comprising
DMRS-SR-30,
Brief
Symptom
Inventory,
Inventory
Personality
Organization
through
Qualtrics.
Confirmatory
Factor
Analysis
indicated
three-factor
(
CFI
=
0.89,
RMSEA
0.05)
that
confirms
DMRS
theoretical
frame
with
relatively
acceptable
fit.
Defensive
categories
total
scale
scores
showed
good
excellent
reliability
(α
values
ranging
from
0.64
0.89).
Correlations
between
symptoms,
personality
functioning
demonstrated
convergent
discriminant
validity.
individuals
clinically
significant
BSI
T
-score
≥
63)
differed
on
DMRS-SR-30
in
non-clinical
range.
is
reliable
valid
instrument
self-assess
hierarchy
defense
mechanisms
overall
defensive
functioning.
Moreover,
current
study
supports
validity
tripartite
model
defenses
culture
different
origins
Language: Английский
Mentalized Affectivity, Helicopter Parenting, and Psychopathological Risk in Emerging Adults: A Network Analysis
European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2523 - 2541
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Emerging
adulthood
represents
a
critical
stage
characterized
by
heightened
risks
for
anxiety,
depression,
and
somatization
symptoms
development.
Research
has
shown
that
difficulties
in
emotional
identification,
expression,
processing,
as
well
dysfunctional
parenting
styles,
may
exacerbate
emerging
adults.
The
present
study
aimed
at
examining
the
interplay
between
mentalized
affectivity
(i.e.,
expression),
helicopter
parenting,
psychopathological
risk
913
Italian
cisgender
adults
(M
=
24.34,
SD
2.81;
71.20%
assigned
female
birth),
using
network
analysis.
results
indicated
moderate
to
strong
associations
symptoms,
with
processing
significantly
associated
general
and,
lesser
extent,
somatization.
Additionally,
increased
degrees
of
from
mothers
were
linked
psychopathology
higher
difficulties.
These
findings
emphasize
importance
addressing
interconnection
prevent
treat
Moreover,
interventions
targeting
intrusive
overprotecting
behaviors
promote
well-being
among
Language: Английский
Defenses and Attachment in Clinical Practice: What Came First?
Journal of Personality Assessment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 2
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Richardson,
Beath,
and
Boag
(this
issue)
developed
a
questionnaire
designed
to
measure
attachment-related
defense
mechanisms
with
considerable
promise
for
research,
practice,
training.
Their
robust
design
the
sophisticated
psychometric
techniques
used
generate
validate
are
notable.
The
goal
of
this
commentary
is
situate
in
contemporary
research
on
defenses,
draw
distinction
between
defenses
linked
specifically
attachment
more
generally,
stimulate
constructive
dialogue
Language: Английский
Dealing with Overparenting: Developmental Outcomes in Emerging Adults Exposed to Overprotection and Overcontrol
Chiara Urone,
No information about this author
Chiara Verdi,
No information about this author
C. Lo Iacono
No information about this author
et al.
Trends in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Overparenting
is
defined
as
a
parenting
style
characterized
by
overprotection,
overcontrol,
and
an
excess
of
involvement
in
the
life
one’s
offspring.
These
types
practices
turn
out
to
be
particularly
intrusive
during
period
emerging
adults
which
need
for
autonomy
element
that
most
characterizes
this
stage
development.
The
current
review
aimed
at
summarizing
studies
considered
repercussions
overparenting’s
dysfunctional
behaviors
on
offspring
developmental
phase
adulthood
was
carried
using
new
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-analyses
(PRISMA)
protocol.
Articles
were
retrieved
from
Scopus
Web
Science
databases.
After
having
initially
832
papers,
31
deemed
eligible
included
review.
analysis
these
showed
individuals
subjected
overparenting
are
prone
developing
various
internalizing
externalizing
symptoms.
Internalizing
symptoms
more
prevalent
often
associated
with
conditions
such
depression,
social
anxiety,
generalized
anxiety.
Pivotal
recommendations
have
been
suggested
reduce
impact
well-being
young
adults.
include
development
coping
strategies
trust,
resilience,
open
communication
within
supportive
context
clinical
intervention.
Language: Английский
Defense mechanisms in individuals with depressive and anxiety symptoms: a network analysis
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Defense
mechanisms
play
a
crucial
role
in
depression
and
anxiety.
The
current
study
aimed
at
estimating
the
network
structure
of
defense
individuals
with
symptoms
anxiety
to
understand
most
central
defenses
relevant
connections.
Moreover,
we
examining
associations
between
symptoms.
Language: Английский