Social Adjustment of Remitted Bipolar and Unipolar Out-patients

1991 ◽  
Vol 159 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Bauwens ◽  
A. Tracy ◽  
D. Pardoen ◽  
M. Vander Elst ◽  
J. Mendlewicz
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Social Maladjustment ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bipolar Patients ◽  
Normal Controls ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

Various areas of social adjustment were compared using the Social Adjustment Scale in 27 remitted bipolars, 24 remitted unipolars and 25 normal controls matched for age and sex. Scores for global adjustment and for social and leisure activities were significantly worse in patients than in controls. The maladjustment in social and leisure activities appeared only in ‘contact with friends' for bipolar patients and ‘diminished social interactions' for unipolar patients. Unipolar patients differed significantly from controls on the items investigating sexual adjustment. In unipolars, social maladjustment seemed to be independent of the course of the disease; in bipolars, it was partly related to the mean number of lifetime episodes and current residual symptoms.

scholarly journals Self-esteem, social adjustment and suicidality in affective disorders

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 265-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.G. Daskalopoulou ◽  
D.G. Dikeos ◽  
G.N. Papadimitriou ◽  
D. Souery ◽  
S. Blairy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bipolar Patients ◽  
Depressive Episodes ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

SummarySelf-esteem (SE) and social adjustment (SA) are often impaired during the course of affective disorders; this impairment is associated with suicidal behaviour. The aim of the present study was to investigate SE and SA in unipolar or bipolar patients in relation to demographic and clinical characteristics, especially the presence of suicidality (ideation and/or attempt). Forty-four patients, 28 bipolar and 16 unipolar, in remission for at least 3 months, and 50 healthy individuals were examined through a structured clinical interview. SE and SA were assessed by the Rosenberg self-esteem scale and the social adjustment scale, respectively. The results have shown that bipolar patients did not differ from controls in terms of SE, while unipolar patients had lower SE than bipolars and controls. No significant differences in the mean SA scores were found between the three groups. Suicidality during depression was associated only in bipolar patients with lower SE at remission; similar but not as pronounced was the association of suicidality with SA. It is concluded that low SE lasting into remission seems to be related to the expression of suicidality during depressive episodes of bipolar patients, while no similar pattern is evident in unipolar patients.

scholarly journals KELEKATAN, HARGA DIRI DAN PENYESUAIAN SOSIAL PADA KORBAN PERUNDUNGAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Erin Ratna Kustanti
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Bullying Victims ◽  
Victims Of Bullying ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

This study aims to investigate the correlation of attachment and self-esteem to social adjustment on victims of bullying. Bullying victims encounter adverse effects that can prolong until adulthood. They also experience poor social adjustment. Good social adjustment associated with self-esteem. A warm and rewarding parenting practices facilitate high self-esteem. Emotional closeness creates strong bonds. Therefore attachment influences the formation of a sense of security for the survival of the child’s life in the future. The study population is students who were also bullying victims. The participants were 50 students that were identified using purposive sampling technique. The Social Adjustment Scale, the Attachment Scale, and the Self-Esteem Scale were used to collect data. The results of multiple regression analysis indicated that attachment and self-esteem predict social adjustment on victims of bullying  (F(2,47) = 5,576; p = 0,007; R2= 0,192). Partially, attachment predicts social adjustment on victims of bullying (F(1,48) = 5,201; p = 0,027; R2= 0,098) and self-esteem predicts social adjustment on victims of bullying (F(1,48) = 10,713; p = 0,002; R2= 0,182).

Depression in Inpatients: Bipolar vs Unipolar

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 1031-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Dorz ◽  
Giuseppe Borgherini ◽  
Donatella Conforti ◽  
Caterina Scarso ◽  
Guido Magni
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Social Impairment ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Bipolar Patients ◽  
Hamilton Rating Scale ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

162 depressed inpatients were divided into three diagnostic groups to compare patterns of sociodemographic characteristics, psychopathology, and psychosocial: 35 had a single episode of major depression, 96 had recurrent major depression, and 31 had a bipolar disorder. Psychopathology and psychosocial functioning were measured by clinician-rated scales, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Clinical Global Impression, and self-rating scales, Symptom Checklist-90, Social Support Questionnaire, Social Adjustment Scale. The three groups were comparable on sociodemographic variables, with the exception of education. Univariate analyses showed a similar social impairment as measured by Social Support Questionnaire, Social Adjustment Scale, and no significant differences were recorded for the psychopathology when the total test scores (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Clinical Global Index, Symptom Checklist-90) were evaluated. Some differences emerged for single items in the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale and Symptom Checklist-90. These findings suggest a substantial similarity among the three groups. Results are discussed in terms of the clinical similarities between unipolar and bipolar patients during a depressive episode as well as the limitations of cross-sectional study implies.

Validation of the Portuguese version of the Social Adjustment Scale on Brazilian samples

2002 ◽  
Vol 69 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 167-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Gorenstein ◽  
R.A Moreno ◽  
M.A Bernik ◽  
S.C Carvalho ◽  
S Nicastri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

Social adjustment and self-esteem in remitted patients with mood disorders

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Serretti ◽  
MC Cavallini ◽  
F Macciardi ◽  
C Namia ◽  
L Franchini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Social Function ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depressive Episodes ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

SummaryMood disorders are characterized by manic and depressive episodes alternating with normal mood. While social function is heavily impaired during episodes of illness, there are conflicting opinions about inter-episode function. The present paper focuses on self-esteem and social adjustment in remitted mood disorders patients.Patients with mood disorders (99 bipolar and 86 major depressive subjects, in remission) were compared with a group of 100 control subjects. The self-esteem scale (SES) and the social adjustment scale (SAS) were used to measure self-esteem and social adjustment, respectively, in both groups of subjects.Patients with mood disorder exhibited worse social adjustment and lower self-esteem than control subjects.These results strongly confirm previous observations of poor inter-episode function in patients with mood disorder.

scholarly journals Psychodramatic psychotherapy combined with pharmacotherapy in major depressive disorder: an open and naturalistic study

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Maria Sene Costa ◽  
Rosilda Antonio ◽  
Márcia Britto de Macedo Soares ◽  
Ricardo Alberto Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hamilton Depression Scale ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

OBJETIVE: Recent literature has highlighted the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Combined therapies comprising both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy have presented the best results. Although several kinds of psychotherapies have been studied in the treatment of depressive disorders, there remains a lack of data on psychodramatic psychotherapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of psychodramatic psychotherapy (in a sample of major depressive disorder patients. METHOD: This is an open, naturalistic, controlled, non-randomized study. Twenty major depressive disorder patients (according to the DSM-IV criteria), under pharmacological treatment for depression, with Hamilton Depression Scale total scores between 7 and 20 (mild to moderate depression), were divided into two groups. Patients in the psychotherapeutic group took part in 4 individual and 24 structured psychodramatic group sessions, whilst subjects in the control group did not participate in this psychodramatic psychotherapy. Both groups were evaluated with the Social Adjustment Scale - Self Report and the Hamilton Depression Scale. RESULTS: Psychotherapeutic group patients showed a significant improvement according to the Social Adjustment Scale - Self Report and the Hamilton Depression Scale scores at endpoint, compared to those of the control group. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that individual and group psychodramatic psychotherapy, associated to pharmacological treatment, provides good clinical benefits in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Reliability, validity and standardization of the Japanese version of the Social Adjustment Scale-Self Report

2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuichiro Suzuki ◽  
Akio Sakurai ◽  
Toshinobu Yasuda ◽  
Hiroaki Harai ◽  
Toshinori Kitamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

The Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report: Psychometric Properties for Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 920-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Zweig ◽  
Elihu Turkel
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mixed Age ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

To assess the reliability and validity of the Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report for older adults, 129 community dwelling elderly ranging in age from 63 to 87 years ( M = 72.3 yr., SD = 5.0) were surveyed using a modified version of the scale. The average internal consistency of subscales was satisfactory (mean coefficient alpha = .62). Overall social functioning impairment (total score) was associated with measures of depression (Beck Depression Inventory, r = .58) and global psychiatric symptoms (Brief Symptom Inventory, r = .55). Older adults scored higher on Marital role, Family Unit role, and overall social functioning impairment compared to mixed-age adults assessed in previous research, and higher on marital role impairment but similarly on overall social functioning when compared with a mixed-age sample from primary care. The modified Social Adjustment Scale–Self-Report has acceptable psychometric characteristics for research use with older adults, and select subscales may account for findings of age-related differences.

scholarly journals The level of social adjustment of students to the school environment in preventing brawls

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Desi Puspita Sari ◽  
Syahniar Syahniar ◽  
Yeni Karneli
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Adjustment Scale

One of the tasks of development in adolescents is social adjustment to the environment which is the school environment. Frequently, adolescents have problems in making social adjustments because this is one of the difficult tasks of adolescent development. If this condition is left, the teen will experience problems. Based on the existing phenomena, there are still students who have not been able to make social adjustments to the school environment so that such things can make students do deviant behavior like brawls. Fighting itself is a fight between groups. The population in this research was the student of SMK Negeri Padang which 140 students were chosen as the sample of the research. The sampling technique used was a purposive random sampling, and the data collection tools used the Social Adjustment Scale (SPS). The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical methods with data processing using SPSS version 22. The results revealed that social adjustments in brawl prevention were classified as low (50.7%). Then, in the average, there was 38.6%, and in the high category, there was 10.7 %. Based on the results obtained, a follow-up can be carried out by making a guide to improve students' social adjustment to the school environment in preventing brawl.

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