scholarly journals DYSFUNCTIONAL MECHANISMS OF ADAPTATIONS A RESULT OF PATHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DAUGHTER AND MOTHER

2018 ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
H. Sichkar
Keyword(s):  
Depression Scale ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Maternal Trauma ◽  
Natural Interaction ◽  
Mechanisms Of Adaptation ◽  
Mother Complex ◽  
Similarity And Difference ◽  
Degree Of Severity ◽  
Maternal Injury

The article raises the question of women’s dysfunctional mechanisms of adaptation as a consequence of pathological relationships with the mother. Particular attention is paid to such of them: interpersonal dependence, depression, anxiety, frustration, aggression, rigidity. The Hirschfeld Interpersonal Dependency Inventory, the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire were used for an empirical study. In order to achieve these goals, a sample of 40 women aged 20 to 25 years was formed. A sample of this age allows you to look at a woman as an already established personality, and highlights the trends and characteristics of her interactions with others. The result of the study proved that the representatives of single-parent families have a greater degree of severity for all the indicators were given (interpersonal dependence, depression, anxiety, frustration, aggression, rigidity). This means that the absence of a permanent mother’s partner (along with other factors covered in the article) catalyzes and promotes the process of forming the pathological relationship between a daughter and mother, which in turn becomes the basis for the formation of dysfunctional mechanisms of adaptation to the daughter as an expression of maternal injury. Maternal trauma or a mother complex is defined as the collective concept of a daughter and mother pathological relationship negative consequences. This is explained by the fact that the daughter in these conditions becomes the only one object of the projections of mother’s fears, desires and dissatisfied needs, besides, she becomes the only source of love. A harmonious relationship with the mother is the basis for a full-fledged personality formation, while a natural interaction violation in the form of a fierce struggle for similarity and difference leads to an inadequate perception of the world and oneself, which is transferred to all subsequent generations in a closed circle.

Type D personality, anxiety, depression and personality traits in patients with isolated itching of the external auditory canal

2015 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Yilmaz ◽  
F Canan ◽  
E Şengül ◽  
F E Özkurt ◽  
S F Tuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Type D Personality ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Type D ◽  
Personality Features ◽  
Anxiety Depression

AbstractObjective:This study evaluated type D personality, anxiety, depression and personality traits in patients with isolated itching of the external auditory canal.Method:A hundred consecutive out-patients with isolated itching of the external auditory canal and 100 controls were enrolled in the study. The Type D Scale, the abbreviated form of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used for data collection. Patients were also evaluated using the Modified Itch Severity Scale.Results:In all, 43 per cent of patients and 15 per cent of controls met the criteria for a type D personality. Patients with a type D personality had higher anxiety and itching severity but lower extraversion compared with those without a type D personality. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that extraversion and type D personality were independently associated with itch severity.Conclusion:These data suggest that clinicians should consider psychological and personality features when evaluating and treating patients with isolated itching of the external auditory canal.

Personality and emotional response in schizophrenics with persistent auditory hallucination

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 470-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.-W. Lung ◽  
B.-C. Shu ◽  
P.-F. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Emotional Response ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Auditory Hallucination ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Affective Symptoms ◽  
Level Model ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractPersonality has been proposed as having a possible effect on the reaction that patients have toward auditory hallucination. However, this factor has not been studied previously. Thus, this study investigated the relationship among demographics, personality, cognition and emotional response in schizophrenics with persistent auditory hallucination. One-hundred and fourteen subjects with persistent auditory hallucination completed the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, the revised Beliefs about Voices Questionnaire and the Chinese-version Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Structural equation model showed that personality had an effect on beliefs about the hallucination (malevolent or benevolent), which then affected the reaction of patients toward these voices (engages or resists). Their reaction will further affect the anxious or depressed state of the patients. When these hallucinations were categorized into the three levels of omnipotence, beliefs and reactions, the model was more significant than that of one-level model. Persistent auditory hallucination only accounted for a portion of the emotional distress when malevolent or benevolent voices were perceived, and personality characteristics accounted for the remaining emotional distress in schizophrenics. This model helped us understand the relationship between personality, cognition and affective symptoms, such that, when therapists decide what “trait” to change, they can determine at which point to intervene.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Postpartum Depression in A Tertiary Health Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (223) ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
Priza Pradhananga ◽  
Prajita Mali ◽  
Lisasha Poudel ◽  
Minani Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Maternal Mental Health ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Postpartum Depression is an important public health problem in developing country like Nepal. Although prevalence of postpartum depression is high in our setting, it is most neglected area of mental health. These have negative consequences not only to mother but also to infant. Data related to postpartum depression in Nepal are limited, research in this particular field will contribute in knowing the gravity of the situation and helps to formulate the factor association to upcoming researchers. This research is done in order to find out the prevalence of postpartum depression. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, among total 348 postnatal mothers who were selected through convenient sampling technique. Validated Nepalese version of Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale was used to screen depressive symptoms. Data was collected after receiving ethical approval letter. Data entry was done using SPSS version 20. Results: Out of total mothers, the prevalence of Postpartum Depression (PPD) was seen among 51 mothers (14.7%). Conclusions: Postpartum Depression being a common yet neglected area of maternal health in Nepal, should be detected in early stage. As, the study showed that about one sixth of mothers had postpartum depression, more focus should be given to maternal mental health.  

scholarly journals A text-messaging study to help cope with social distancing: clinical trial protocol for the Stay Well at Home study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Astrid Figueroa ◽  
Rosa Hernandez-Ramos ◽  
Claire Elizabeth Boone ◽  
Laura Gómez-Pathak ◽  
Vivian Yip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Time Windows ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depressive Mood ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Social Distancing

BACKGROUND Social distancing is a crucial intervention to slow down person-to-person transmission of COVID-19. However, social distancing has negative consequences including increases in depression and anxiety. Digital interventions, like text-messaging, can provide accessible support on a population wide scale. We developed text messages in English and Spanish to help individuals manage their depressive mood and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE In a two-arm randomized controlled trial we aim to examine the effect of our 60 days text-messaging intervention. Additionally, we aim to assess if the use of machine learning to adapt the messaging frequency and content improves the effectiveness of the intervention. Finally, we will examine the differences in daily mood ratings between the message categories and time windows. METHODS The messages are designed within two different categories: behavioral activation and coping skills. Participants will be randomized into 1) a random messaging arm, where message category and timing will be chosen with equal probabilities, and 2) a reinforcement-learning arm, with a learned decision mechanism for choosing the messages. Participants in both arms will receive one message per day within three different time windows and will be asked to provide their mood rating 3 hours later. We will compare self-reported daily mood ratings, self-reported Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale 8-item (PHQ-8) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) at baseline and at intervention completion. RESULTS The Institutional Review Board at the University of California Berkeley approved this study (CPHS: 2020-04-13162) in April 2020. Data collection runs from April 2020 to April 2021. As of August 24th 2020, we have enrolled 229 participants. We plan to submit manuscripts describing the main results of the trial and results from the micro-randomized trial for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at (inter)-national scientific meetings. CONCLUSIONS Results will contribute to our knowledge of effective psychological tools to alleviate the negative effects of social distancing, and the benefit of using machine learning to personalize digital mental health interventions. CLINICALTRIAL Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04473599; pre-results.

scholarly journals Personality Traits and Changes in Depression Symptoms in Female University Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasminka Bobić ◽  
Adrijana Koscec Bjelajac ◽  
Marija Bakotić ◽  
Jelena Macan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
University Education ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

The present study aimed to investigate the course of symptoms of depression in female university students over a four-year period, while also exploring the predictive value of four personality traits with regard to symptoms of depression. The sample comprised 74 female first-year university students. Symptoms of depression were assessed using the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and were collected twice over a four-year interval, while the personality traits of extraversion, neuroticism, psychoticism and lie tendencies were assessed by the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire only at the baseline. The results revealed that after a four-year period the depression symptoms increased in intensity/frequency on 10 out of 20 items as well as in the summary score, and decreased only in diurnal variations, which wasfavourable outcome. Multiple regression analysis indicated that out of the four personality traits only neuroticism was a significant predictor of the summary depression score four years later. This means that young female students with higher scores in neuroticism, although still in the normal or average range, would very probably have a more pronounced and less well-regulated emotional response to a stressful period of their university education.

Factors Affecting Pathological Internet Use Among Chinese University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 1057-1068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoli Ni ◽  
Yuyan Qian ◽  
Yuping Wang
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Chinese University Students

High rates and serious negative consequences of pathological Internet use (PIU) have been reported among young adults; thus, we aimed to identify the impacts of demographic, socioenvironmental, and psychological factors on PIU in this population. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 501 Chinese university students, who completed Young's Internet Addiction Test, the Egna Minnen Beträffande Uppfostran, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, and the Coping Style Questionnaire. Results showed that age, gender, father's refusal or denying, and father's overprotectiveness had positive impacts on PIU, whereas the rural/urban nature of the area in which participants grew up and mother's emotional warmth and understanding had negative impacts on PIU. Further, greater psychoticism and use of the avoidant coping style were related to higher PIU, whereas greater use of the self-blaming coping style was associated with lower PIU. These factors should be considered when developing interventions aimed at decreasing PIU.

Prevalence and related factors of postpartum depression

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S363-S363
Author(s):  
A.A. Sayin ◽  
B. Burcak Annagur ◽  
A. Annagur
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Maternal Bonding ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Significant Difference

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of postpartum depression among women and determine which factors are related this clinical condition.MethodsThe study included 206 women who were admitted to the department of child health and diseases neonatal intensive care unit in Selcuk university faculty of medicine within six weeks postpartum period. First SCID-I and demographic data form for the participants who were volunteer to participate the study were filled. Then, Edinburgh postpartum depression scale, multidimensional scale of perceived social support, Beck anxiety inventory and maternal bonding scale were applied to all participants.ResultsWe found that 6.8% (n = 14) of mothers have postpartum depression. Than we compared the two grups postpartum depression (PPD) and non-postpartum depression (NPPD). In terms of socio-demographic characteristics and found a significant difference only in the level of economic status. Socio-economic status was lower in the group with PPD. In addition, social support received during pregnancy was significantly lower in the group with the PPD. Peripartum or any time depression history and comorbid psychiatric disorders were related factors with PPD. EPDS scores were significantly higher and MSPSS scores were significantly lower in the group with PPD.ConclusionPostpartum depression has many negative consequences for both mother and baby. In the present study, we found that postpartum depression rates were consistent with previous studies. Early detection, prevention and treatment of postpartum depression is very important for the postpartum women who have a higher risk for depression.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of behavioral activation for depression treatment in medical students: Study protocol for a quasi-experimental design

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205031212094623
Author(s):  
Alejandro Domínguez Rodríguez ◽  
Gustavo Iván Martinez-Maqueda ◽  
Paulina Arenas Landgrave ◽  
Sofía Cristina Martínez Luna ◽  
Flor Rocío Ramírez-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Northwestern Mexico

Introduction: Depression is a frequent mood disorder among medical students that can lead to multiple negative consequences at individual and social level (such as academic achievement and interpersonal conflicts) as well as patient care performance. Therefore, the need of depression decreasing treatments in medical students is important. This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression in a sample of Mexican medical students. Methods: This study will be performed under a quasi-experimental design to verify the effectiveness of the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression to reduce depressive symptoms in medical students from two public universities in northwestern Mexico. The participants will be assessed with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale. In addition to the psychometric assessment, there will be an electroencephalogram evaluation using the EMOTIV (v 1.1) device. Results: A pre-post intervention of 10 Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression sessions will be implemented. The results of the effectiveness of the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression will be analyzed in five measures at pre-post intervention and two follow-ups of 3 and 6 months. Conclusions: This study looks for evidence regarding the efficacy and feasibility of the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression in a sample of medical students from two public universities in Mexico with high levels of depression along with stress and anxiety.

scholarly journals Is bullying in adolescence associated with the development of depressive symptoms in adulthood?: A longitudinal cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trine Nøhr Winding ◽  
Lisbeth Astrid Skouenborg ◽  
Vibeke Lie Mortensen ◽  
Johan Hviid Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Response Relationship ◽  
Exposure Response ◽  
Being Bullied

Abstract Background Being bullied in adolescence is linked to mental health problems like anxiety, depressive- and somatic symptoms and can have negative consequences on both an individual and a societal level. However, evidence regarding the long-term mental health consequences of bullying in adolescence is limited. The aim of this study was to examine whether being bullied at age 15 or 18 was associated with experiencing depressive symptoms at age 28, and to examine whether being bullied at both ages 15 and 18 increased the risk of experiencing depressive symptoms at age 28. Methods A prospective cohort study, which applied data from the West Jutland Cohort Study, was conducted. Bullying and depressive symptoms were measured on the basis of self-reported data from surveys in 2004, 2007 and 2017. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. A total of 1790 participants were included in the study, and analyzed by multiple logistic regressions. Results The results showed associations between being bullied at age 15 or 18 and the reporting of depressive symptoms at age 28 when adjusted for potential confounders. An exposure–response relationship was seen in those who were bullied at both ages 15 and 18. This group had the highest risk of developing depressive symptoms at age 28. Conclusions Being bullied in adolescence was associated with developing depressive symptoms in adulthood and there was an exposure–response relationship between being bullied over time and the later reporting of depressive symptoms. The results highlight the need to provide more detailed information to schools and local communities about the negative consequences of bullying. Such increased awareness may help reduce the risk of young people developing depressive symptoms later in life.

scholarly journals Psychological profile of individuals presenting with chronic cough

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 00099-2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Hulme ◽  
Vincent Deary ◽  
Sian Dogan ◽  
Sean M. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Physical Symptom ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Illness Perception Questionnaire ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Emotional Representations

Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is a common problem in respiratory clinics. Adverse effects on quality of life are documented in the literature, but relatively little is known about the underlying psychological factors in this patient population. We aimed to investigate the association of psychological factors with chronic cough, comparing CRC to explained cough and non-cough groups.67 patients attending a specialist cough clinic (CRC, n=25; explained cough, n=42) and 22 non-cough individuals participated. All participants completed the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale, Big Five Inventory (Personality), Chalder Fatigue Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-15. Cough patients also completed the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised. Appropriate statistical analyses were used to compare participant groups.Chronic refractory coughers displayed significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, fatigue and somatic physical symptoms than non-cough participants. Compared to explained coughers, there were higher depression and fatigue scores and significantly more negative illness representations (specifically, strong beliefs regarding negative consequences, lower illness coherence and higher emotional representations). “Explained” coughers reported significantly increased fatigue and somatic symptoms in comparison to non-coughers.The prevalence of fatigue, low mood, negative illness beliefs and increased physical symptom reporting should be considered in consultations and in developing novel interventions for CRC patients.

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