Effect of differentiation of self on adolescent risk behavior: Test of the theoretical model

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to test the credibility of a theoretical model based on the Bowen family systems theory to explain adolescent risk behavior, specifically the relationship between the predictor variables of differentiation of self, chronic anxiety, use of alcohol and other drugs. Findings supported the theoretical model's credibility and provided evidence that differentiation of self is an important cognitive factor that enabled adolescents to manage chronic anxiety and motivated them to use effective problem solving.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Risk-taking (Psychology), Risk taking, Adolescent behaviour, Adolescent behavior, Clinical report

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Psychometric testing of the Social Support Survey on a Taiwanese sample

Article Abstract:

A study is illustrated to assess various functional dimensions of social support on an adult in Taiwan with the help of the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SS), a multidimensional, self-administered instrument. To understand and predict the health outcomes of an individual it is important to assess social support and the methods used to assess the same vary because of its different conceptualizations.

Taiwan, Health aspects, Surveys, Social networks, Psychological tests, Social support

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Psychometric evaluation of the differentiation of self inventory for adolescents

Article Abstract:

The reliability and validity of the 46-item, self-report Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI) for use with adolescents, are examined. The results support the idea that differentiation of self is one of the mechanisms by which chronic anxiety relates to symptom development and the study supports the use of the DSI with adolescents.

Science & research, New York, Research, Usage, Diagnosis, Anxiety, Differentiation (Developmental psychology), Self-other differentiation (Developmental psychology)

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