Clinical profiles of stigma experiences, self-esteem and social relationships among people with schizophrenia, depressive, and bipolar disorders

2015 ◽  
Vol 229 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra E.H. Oliveira ◽  
Francisco Esteves ◽  
Helena Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Clinical Profiles ◽  
Stigma Experiences

Patterns of Social Relationships and Psychological Well-being among the Elderly

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiko Takahashi ◽  
Junko Tamura ◽  
Makiko Tokoro
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Type Method

On the premise that social relationships among elderly adults differ in terms of the most significant, dominant figure, this study aimed to examine: (1) whether there were qualitative differences in supportive functions between family-dominant and friend-dominant affective relationships, and (2) whether “lone wolves”, who were deficient in human resources, had difficulties in maintaining their well-being. A total of 148 Japanese, over the age of 65, both living in communities and in institutions were individually interviewed about their social relationships using a self-report type method, the Picture Affective Relationships test, and their well-being was assessed using Depression, Self-esteem, Life satisfaction, and Subjective health scales. Results showed that there were no differences in psychological well-being between family-dominant and friend-dominant participants, but those who lacked affective figures had lower scores in subjective well-being than did their family-dominant and friend-dominant counterparts. The generalisation of these findings to other cultures is discussed.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Attachment Styles, Emotional Intelligence, and Self-esteem in Only-child Families and Two-children Families

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (SPE3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noora Rahmani ◽  
Ezgi Ulu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
Single Child ◽  
The Relationship

Emotional intelligence, attachment style, and self-esteem are important variables in social interaction that can affect the social relationship. Also having one child is an important issue in which parents are worried about it which is the adolescent's single families have weaknesses in social relationships and interaction? In this study, the researcher tries to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence, attachment style, and self-esteem in single-child and two-children adolescents aged range 13-17 (male and female).

Personality, social relationships and depression in post menopause women with early stage breast cancer: a pilot study for a secondary prevention towards a positive aging.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Vespa ◽  
Cristina Gagliardi ◽  
Roberta Spatuzzi ◽  
Marica Ottaviani ◽  
Pisana Gattafoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
Post Menopause ◽  
Expression Of Emotions ◽  
Support Evaluation

Abstract Purpose: The aim of our study is to establish whether a difference exists in the personality intrapsychic processes, SN and SS, ASQ-anxiety, and CDQ-depression of fifty-eight breast cancer(BC) women(W) and seventy-four healthy-women, all in post menopause. Methods: Tests: SASB Form-A intrapsychic behavior, Social Network List (SN), and Social support evaluation (SS). Statistical analysis: Variance analysis (ANOVA) was applied to evaluate the SASB clusters differences between the two groups; Pearson’s R coefficient was used to compare SASB, SN, SS dimensions, ASQ, and CDQ. Results: BC women showed a smaller size of SN (fewer social relationships), with ties stronger than healthy women. SASB Profile BC-W (comparison with healthy-women).” Not affiliation and Autonomy”: medium low value of autonomy, low self-appreciation and self-esteem, low expression of emotions and needs, difficulties in being able to achieve emotional and psychic equilibrium in presence of stress because of their control and self-critical behavior, depression, stress; difficulties in asking helps to family members. They invest in limited bonds for leisure, considered important but without fall into intimacy: they may be not always satisfied of their relationships. The depression is directly linked to these intrapsychic behaviors. Conclusions: Patients with “not Affiliation and Autonomy” SASB profile should be regarded as having a high risk of worse social support and depression, and could be followed up and screened, in order to plan the multidimensional and psychotherapeutic intervention specific to the single patient, aimed at modifying the problematic and unhealthy intrapsychic experience and promoting the development of a better quality of life.

scholarly journals Sexuality of Women after Gynecological Surgeries

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Mateusz Kozłowski ◽  
Paula Gargulińska ◽  
Łukasz Ustianowski ◽  
Roksana Lewandowska ◽  
Sebastian Kwiatkowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Other ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Gynecological Surgery ◽  
Group 2

(1) Background: Disorders of sexual life negatively impact self-esteem and social relationships. This problem affects patients after gynecological surgery. Providing access to specialist sexologist care constitutes an important aspect of support for this patient group. (2) Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the sexual life of women depending on the time since surgery, extent of gynecological surgery and postoperative chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. (3) Methods: The study included 136 patients from gynecological outpatient clinics in Szczecin, Poland. The women answered questions from a special three-part questionnaire. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. The data obtained in the survey were subject to statistical analysis. (4) Results: Among patients with a sparing of the cervix, most have never or almost never experienced discomfort or pain during intercourse, and believe that the quality of their sex life has not deteriorated after surgery. It was found that cervical removal, despite the existence of other conditions, increases the chance of pain during sexual activity 11 times. We found that the removal of adnexa did not increase the risk of changing sexual activity. In patients who had not undergone postoperative chemo- and/or radiotherapy, sexual activity did not change after surgery, and they never or almost never experienced discomfort or pain during intercourse. On the other hand, it was shown, despite the smaller study group, that patients treated with postoperative chemo- and/or radiotherapy did not initiate sexual intercourse. (5) Conclusion: The more extended the gynecological surgery of the uterus, the greater the limitation of sexual life.

scholarly journals Psychological Problems Derived from Mastectomy: A Qualitative Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel García Arroyo ◽  
María Luisa Domínguez López
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
The Feminine ◽  
Psychological Reaction

Advances in treatment of breast cancer have not avoided using mastectomy in all cases, and when this happens, we are dealing with a woman who is suffering from psychological problems. In order to study this issue we have carried out a research with the collaboration of The Andalusian Association of Women with Mastectomies (AMAMA) in Seville, which provided us with a sample of 46 mastectomized women. The objective of this study is to analyze in depth the psychological reaction of women to mastectomy through its different stages from diagnosis to surgical treatment. We chose a cualitative method so as to explore the subjective components of psicologycal respons. As a result, we found in studied women: (a) The “fracture” of the “corporal imaginary” related to the disappearance of a valuable organ, linked to the feeling of loss of personal attractiveness, low self-esteem and avoidance of social relationships. (b) The problem with “femininity” has been linked to the issue of “desirability”, something innate in the “feminine position”. (c) Many of them keep in mind the idea of mutilation, as a “hole” which is impossible to integrate. (d) Finally, we demonstrate how certain features of personality made them especially vulnerable to the explained phenomena.

New Anticonvulsant Medication Uses in Bipolar Disorder

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 930-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po W. Wang ◽  
Terence A. Ketter ◽  
Olga V. Becker ◽  
Cecylia Nowakowska
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Acute Mania ◽  
Divalproex Sodium ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Anticonvulsant Medication ◽  
Clinical Profiles

ABSTRACTTherapy of bipolar disorders is a rapidly evolving field. Lithium has efficacy in classic bipolar disorders whereas divalproex sodium and carbamazepine may have broader spectrum efficacy that includes non-classic bipolar disorder. In the last 10 years, a series of anticonvulsants have been approved for marketing in the United States. Gabapentin has indirect γ-aminobuytric acid-ergic actions, is generally well tolerated, and appears to have anxiolytic, analgesic, and hypnotic effects. Lamotrigine has antiglutamatergic actions and is generally well tolerated (aside from rash in 1 in 10, and serious rash in 1 in 1,000 patients). Lamotrigine is indicated for maintance treatment in bipolar disorder. Emerging evidence suggests lamotrigine may have utility in bipolar disorder patients with depression and treatment-refractory rapid cycling, as well as analgesic effects. Topiramate and zonisamide may allow both weight loss, while topiramate may have specific efficacy in bulimia, binge eating disorder, and alcohol dependence. Two small studies found oxcarbazepine had similar efficacy to lithium and haloperidol in acute mania. Phenytoin, an older anticonvulsant, may have adjunctive acute mania efficacy. Levetiracetam, a newer anticonvulsant, may be worth exploring and has minimal drug-drug interactions. None of these newer agents has been shown effective in a large placebo controlled trial for acute mania. Although the clinical profiles of these newer anticonvulsants do not appear to overlap markedly with divalproex and carbamazepine (except perhaps for oxcarbazepine), these novel agents may still offer important new options in relieving a variety of specific target symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.

scholarly journals Harga Diri dan Adiksi Internet: Tinjauan Meta-Analisis

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Rahardjo
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Sampling Error ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
True Correlation

The aim of this meta-analysis study is to figure out the true correlation between self-esteem and internet addiction. This meta-analysis uses 159 studies from 40 scientific articles from the year of 2005-2018 and involved in 120.825 participants. Correction for the two artifacts studied in this meta-analysis first is sampling error, and the second one is measurement error. The results support the hypothesis and show some similar findings whereas the true correlations from the groups confirm previous researches that self-esteem has a negative correlation to internet addiction. The strongest correlation found in adolescence group followed by men and women, all participant, also students and college students groups. However, these findings show that the internet accommodates individuals with negative self-esteem to build online social relationships and fulfilling their communication and pleasure needs and makes them easier committed to deviant behavior such as internet addiction.

scholarly journals LAS DIFERENCIAS DE GENERO EN PERSONALIDAD EFICAZ EN POBLACIÓN ADULTA ESPAÑOLA

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Patricia Guerra Mora ◽  
Andrea Arnaiz García ◽  
Cristina Di Giusto Valle
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Integral Development ◽  
Las Mujeres

Abstract.GENDER DIFFERENCES IN EFFECTIVE PERSONALITY IN SPANISH ADULT POPULATIONThe present study examines if there are gender differences in Effective Personality in adult population. We used a sample of 424 adults (54% female and 46% male). Effective Personality Questionnaire-Adult (CPE-A) (Castellanos Cano, Martin Palacio y Dapelo Pellerano, 2012) was used, an instrument consisting of 30 items divided into 4 subscales: Self-Esteem, Job Self-Realization, Resolving capacity and Social self-realization. The analysis of the data indicates that men have a higher average that women in Self-Esteem, Resolving capacity and Social self-realization, while women have a higher average than men in Job Self-Realization. The results show that there were no statistically significant differences in any of the four factors. It can be concluded, with limitations, that the group of men is perceived more favorably in terms of self-steem, social relationships and effectiveness in coping in different situations, but these data do not reach statistical significance. Women are evaluated favorably in terms of work demands. Is necessary to promote the integral development of people irrespective of sex, and not assume capacities and skills because of it.Keywords. Effective Personality, Adulthood, GenderResumen.El presente estudio analiza la existencia de diferencias de género en Personalidad Eficaz enpoblación adulta española. Se utiliza para ello una muestra de 424 adultos (54% mujeres y 46% hombres). Se empleó el Cuestionario Personalidad Eficaz- Adultos (CPE-A) (Castellanos Cano, Martin Palacio y Dapelo Pellerano, 2012), un instrumento que consta de 30 ítems distribuidos en 4 subescalas: Autoestima, Autorrealización Laboral, Autoeficacia Resolutiva y Autorrealización Social. El análisis de los datos indica que los hombres tienen una media superior a las mujeres en Autoestima, Autoeficacia resolutiva y Autorrealización social, mientras que las mujeres tienen una media superior a los hombres en Autorrealización laboral. Los resultados muestran que no existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en ninguno de los cuatro factores. Se puede concluir, aunque con limitaciones, que el grupo de los hombres se percibe de de forma más favorable en lo relativo a su autoestima, relaciones sociales y eficacia en el afrontamiento de distintas situaciones, pero estos datos no alcanzan significación estadística. Las mujeres se evalúan de forma favorable en relación a las demandas laborales. Es necesario potenciar el desarrollo integral de las personas independientemente del sexo, y no presuponer capacidades y competencias en razón del mismo.Palabras Clave. Personalidad Eficaz, Adultez, Género

The Influence of Psychological Security Maintenance on Political Decision Making

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Hart
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Terror Management Theory ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Psychological Defense ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Political Beliefs ◽  
Security Research ◽  
Political Decision Making

People are strongly motivated to maintain psychological security, or equanimity, which causes them to process and act on information in ways that are favorable to protecting against anxiety (i.e., psychological “defense”). People rely on at least three interlocking mechanisms to maintain security—investment in social relationships, self-esteem, and meaningful worldviews—and these mechanisms perfuse nearly every aspect of life. By consequence, people’s political beliefs, attitudes, and leadership preferences reflect motivated efforts to maintain security. Research derived from terror management theory and related theories of security maintenance shows that security needs influence political decision making in three major ways. First, they amplify people’s affinity for political stances that affirm their preexisting worldviews and bolster their sense of belongingness, affiliation, and esteem. Second, security needs tend to draw people toward conservative viewpoints; however, a more potent consequence might be to harden or polarize existing political stances. Finally, security needs cause attraction to charismatic and powerful political personalities (i.e., politicians). Although the theoretical basis for these conclusions is strong, and there is research to support them, it remains challenging to apply this analysis to specific persons, situations, and political issues because it is not always clear which security-relevant facets within complex circumstances will be most salient or influential. Nevertheless, a security-based analysis of political decision making has impressive explanatory potential and helps observers to understand polarization and “tribal” tendencies in politics, among other things.

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