Naslov
EV530 Defense mechanism maturity and the severity of depressive symptoms

Autori
Pandža, Maja ; Klarić, Miro ; Lovrić, Sanjin ; Čolak, Iva ; Mandarić, Josipa

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
XX. Dani psihologije u Zadru

Mjesto i datum
Zadar, Hrvatska, 19.05.2016. - 21.05.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
depression symptoms, defence mechanism maturity, dynamic approach

Sažetak
This study explores the role of mood disorders’ symptoms salinece on different types of defense mechanisms (mature, neurotic, immature) predominance. Total of 255 both clinical and non- clinical participants in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, completed a Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40 ; Andrews, Singh & Bond, 1993) and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI ; Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996). The sample was additionally divided into four groups, given the level of symptoms experienced: 1. Minimal, 2. Mild, 3. Moderate, 4. Severe depression. Results show that participants with minimal depressive symptoms use mature defense mechanisms more often than other three groups. Immature mechanisms are most commonly used by the group with severe depression levels in comparison with other groups. These differences are discussed within the dynamic level of analysis to have a better understanding of the relationship between defense mechanisms’ maturity and the degree of mood disorders’ symptom severity. In addition, these results could serve as an implication for the future therapeutic treatment plans.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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