Paranoid Schizophrenia and Projective Distortion - an Evaluation of Self-concept Disturbance in Paranoid Schizophrenics and Projective Distortion in the Family

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
G. Canta

The research main goal is to study patients diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, more specifically the impact of projective distortion in the self description, and the self-concept disturbance, personality traits and family dynamics, also evaluating the influence of mental representations from both the patient and parents.It is essential to describe the semiology and phenomenology of Paranoid Schizophrenia in adults, the mental representations of these patients and their family psychodynamics. Special attention will be given to self-concept and the representation of family interactions, which several investigations mention as very relevant in Schizophrenia.Projective Distortion is considered to be the result of the interplay of defence mechanisms inside family relationships, conceptualized as an interactional and interpersonal phenomenon.Although there are some studies on the disturbances of self-concept in patients with Paranoid Schizophrenia, it has not been usual to simultaneously analyse both the Projective Distortion operating in the family and its impact on the patient mental representations, something that can be very relevant to therapeutic interventions.There will be presented 5 case studies, using interviews with patients diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia and their parents. These interviews will be conducted and analyzed using the Grounded Theory Method. That analysis aims to isolate significant conceptual categories, and to build a theoretical model which allows the understanding of Projective Distortion.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-119
Author(s):  
Salim Odeh ◽  
Iyad Abu Bakr

This study is aimed to identify the self-concept and its relation with psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile, who are registered in the ministry of social development, and the impact of some demographical variants (age, and monthly income), on the self-conception and psychological adaption on them, from the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development point of view، in Ramallah and Tubas governorates. The study sample consists of all juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development in 2016, whose number is 2460 delinquent juvenile, among them a clustered and Random sample which has been chosen from Ramallah and Tubas and consist of 334 delinquent juvenile. The researchers has used the descriptive method, due to its suitable way to the study using the tools which has been developed by the researcher, they are; The self-concept and the psychological self-adaption, and after the collection of data it was analysed, and the result is as follow: The self-conception of the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development was moderate on the total level of self-concept. The study indicates that the level of psychological adaption of the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development was moderate. The results show a positive conected relation with statistical indication between the self-concept and the psychological adaption, which means the increase in self-concept results an increase in the psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile, although relation level between self-conception and psychological adaption equal 53.3%.  The study results show statistical differences between the delinquent juvenile sample members who are registered in the ministry of social development, in relation to self-concept by age, the differences average were tended to favour age group between 15-18 years old.  The study results show that there is a statistical differences among the study members who are registered in the ministry of social development in the fields of ( self-concept and psychological adaption) in relation to the family income, the study results show that the differences in relation to family income were in favour of the family with high income, which means that as much the income increases the self-concept increases in the delinquent juvenile,  in addition to that the increase of income will increase the psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile in both fields (self-conception and the self-adaption) were in favour of the family with high income more than that of law income .


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Chandra D. L. Waring ◽  
Samit D. Bordoloi

Race and resemblance are tied to family membership, and relationships characterize family dynamics. In this article, we argue that race, resemblance, and relationships intersect in distinct, layered ways in multiracial families. While scholarship has documented how multiracial families have historically been considered outside of the norm, little research has explored the impact of this racialized reality on family relationships. This article examines how phenotype shapes family interactions and, over time, the family relationships between a child and her or his mother, father, and sibling(s) through the voices of 60 black/white biracial adults. By reflecting on their earliest childhood memories to their most recent encounters, their narratives illuminate experiences shaped by their status in a multiracial—and historically unorthodox—family. We underscore how multiracial families are perceived by others based on racial resemblance (or lack thereof), how family members contend with these racialized perceptions, and how black/white biracial Americans perceive their own family relationships.


Author(s):  
Salim Odeh ◽  
Iyad Abu Bakr

This study is aimed to identify the self-concept and its relation with psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile, who are registered in the ministry of social development, and the impact of some demographical variants (age, and monthly income), on the self-conception and psychological adaption on them, from the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development point of view، in Ramallah and Tubas governorates. The study sample consists of all juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development in 2016, whose number is 2460 delinquent juvenile, among them a clustered and Random sample which has been chosen from Ramallah and Tubas and consist of 334 delinquent juvenile. The researchers has used the descriptive method, due to its suitable way to the study using the tools which has been developed by the researcher, they are; The self-concept and the psychological self-adaption, and after the collection of data it was analysed, and the result is as follow: The self-conception of the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development was moderate on the total level of self-concept. The study indicates that the level of psychological adaption of the delinquent juvenile who are registered in the ministry of social development was moderate. The results show a positive conected relation with statistical indication between the self-concept and the psychological adaption, which means the increase in self-concept results an increase in the psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile, although relation level between self-conception and psychological adaption equal 53.3%.  The study results show statistical differences between the delinquent juvenile sample members who are registered in the ministry of social development, in relation to self-concept by age, the differences average were tended to favour age group between 15-18 years old.  The study results show that there is a statistical differences among the study members who are registered in the ministry of social development in the fields of ( self-concept and psychological adaption) in relation to the family income, the study results show that the differences in relation to family income were in favour of the family with high income, which means that as much the income increases the self-concept increases in the delinquent juvenile,  in addition to that the increase of income will increase the psychological adaption in the delinquent juvenile in both fields (self-conception and the self-adaption) were in favour of the family with high income more than that of law income .


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Olga Haydee Toala de la Cruz ◽  
Yanet Samada Grasst

La familia tiene un papel muy importante, sobre todo en el ámbito de las relaciones socioafectivas ya que es la más idónea para proporcionar sentimientos de arraigo seguridad, utilidad, autoestima, confianza y apoyo social. Llegar a alcanzar la tercera edad sería mucho más fácil y llevadero si se propician las relaciones familiares en un ambiente de consideración, sano y adecuado para el adulto mayor. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo, determinar la repercusión de las relaciones familiares en la autoestima de los adultos mayores. Mediante un estudio descriptivo desde un enfoque de investigación mixta basado en encuestas aplicadas a adultos mayores. Como resultados se obtuvieron las evidencias que conllevan a una profunda reflexión acerca de cómo los sentimientos de soledad, aislamiento y la carga de responsabilidades dentro del hogar traen consecuencias graves para la salud y la baja autoestima de los adultos mayores. Se requiere de propiciar dentro de las relaciones familiares la aceptación de sí mismo del adulto mayor, no cargarle con demasiadas responsabilidades dentro del hogar; propiciarle seguridad cuando cree que por su edad no sirve o es un estorbo, cuando no acepta los cambios en su cuerpo y se deprime, cuando es negativo, pesimista y le cuesta dar y recibir afecto. PALABRAS CLAVE: Adulto mayor; autoestima; relaciones familiares. IMPACT OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ON THE SELF-ESTEEM OF OLDER ADULTS ABSTRACT The family plays a very important role, especially in the field of socio-emotional relationships, since it is the most suitable to provide feelings of security, usefulness, self-esteem, confidence and social support. Reaching old age would be much easier and more bearable if family relationships are fostered in a considerate, healthy and adequate environment for the elderly. The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of family relationships on the self-esteem of older adults. Through a descriptive study from a mixed research approach based on surveys applied to older adults. As results were obtained the evidences that lead to a deep reflection about how the feelings of loneliness, isolation and the burden of responsibilities within the home bring serious consequences for the health and low self-esteem of the elderly. It is necessary to propitiate within the family relationships the acceptance of oneself of the older adult, not to burden him with too many responsibilities within the home; provide security when he believes that because of his age does not work or is a hindrance, when he does not accept changes in his body and is depressed, when he is negative, pessimistic and hard to give and receive affection. KEYWORDS: Older adults; self-esteem; family relationships.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Alejandro Valencia-Arias ◽  
Carolina Herazo Avendano ◽  
Laura Echeverri Sanchez ◽  
Juan Manuel Peña Plata ◽  
Stephanía Vasquez Giraldo ◽  
...  

Modern societies are increasingly globalized, where information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a fundamental role in every aspect of daily life: from the social, family, labor, among others. Every day more people who without distinguishing age and gender are seen in the need and desire to have at least one technological device. Objective: To examine the impact of using ICTs in the family relations of the residents of Medellín city. Methodology: exploratory-descriptive research through a quantitative methodological design, a non-probabilistic sampling by criterion was made, where 77 people were selected. Data were collected through a questionnaire type survey with closed questions in a virtual way during 3 Months. Results: among the results, 73.4% of responders suggest that there is no adequate supervision of adults to guide children and adolescents to establish a critical position on these contents. On the other hand, the most valued resources are the mobile device and computer for the possibilities of communication between relatives that are far way and for being means to improve the educational and labor processes. Conclusion: studies around ICTs and their impacts have grown significantly, which it ratifies the importance of the topic. It is imperative that parents stop seeing ICTs as a distant entity, and try to be at the forefront of the uses of the same by children, to generate effective control in the training processes within the family.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adek Setiyani ◽  
Budi Anna Keliat

AbstrakRemaja merupakan tahap perkembangan yang dilalui oleh setiap individu dan mempunyai tugas perkembangan dalam penentuan identitas diri. Dalam proses pembentukan identitas diri, remaja tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh keluarga, tetapi juga oleh lingkungan sekolah dan teman sebaya. Kedekatan interpersonal remaja mulai bergeser kepada teman sebaya. Hal ini menyebabkan remaja rentan terhadap perilaku negatif, salah satunya perilaku penyalahgunaan Napza. Dampak dari perilaku penyalahgunaan Napza tidak hanya terhadap kesehatan remaja, tetapi juga terhadap hubungan dalam keluarga, hubungan sosial dan prestasi belajar. Untuk mengatasi dampak tersebut, remaja perlu rehabilitasi. Keberhasilan rehabilitasi dipengaruhi oleh motivasi remaja. Metode Penelitian menggunakan studi kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui motivasi remaja penyalahguna Napza dalam mengikuti program rehabilitasi. Hasil Respons remaja terhadap penyalahgunaan Napza diantaranya secara kognitif, afektif, fisiologis dan sosial sehingga memberikan dampak terhadap pendidikan, kesehatan fisik dan mental, hubungan dengan keluarga bahkan masalah hukum. Sebagian besar remaja penyalahguna Napza mengikuti rehabilitasi karena terpaksa, baik dipaksa oleh keluarga maupun karena terlibat masalah hukum. Untuk mendapatkan penanganan, remaja penyalahguna Napza memerlukan dukungan keluarga untuk mengambil keputusan untuk rehabilitasi dan memberikan dukungan selama mengikuti rehabilitasi. Tenaga kesehatan dapat meningkatkan motivasi remaja dalam mengikuti rehabilitasi dan meningkatkan dukungan keluarga melalui terapi modalitas.Kata kunci: Remaja, Penyalahgunaan Napza, Motivasi, RehabilitasiADOLESCENTS’ MOTIVATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUBSTANCE USE REHABILITATION PROGRAMAbstractAdolescence is a stage of development that is traversed by each individual and has a developmental task in determining self-identity. In the process of forming self-identity, adolescents are not only influenced by the family, but also by the school environment and peers. Teenage interpersonal closeness begins to shift to peers. This causes adolescents to be vulnerable to negative behavior, one of which is the behavior of drug abuse. The impact of drug abuse behavior is not only on adolescent health, but also on relationships in the family, social relations and learning achievement. To overcome this impact, adolescents need rehabilitation. The success of rehabilitation is influenced by the motivation of adolescents. Method: The study used a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach which aimed to determine the motivation of adolescent substance use in participating in a rehabilitation program. Results: The response of adolescents to drug abuse includes cognitive, affective, physiological and social so that it has an impact on education, physical and mental health, family relationships and even legal issues. Most teenagers who use drugs are forced to undergo rehabilitation, both forced by family and because of legal problems. To get treatment, teenagers who use drugs need family support to make decisions for rehabilitation and to provide support during rehabilitation. Recommendation: Health workers can increase the motivation of adolescents to follow rehabilitation and increase family support through therapy modalities.Keywords: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Motivation, Rehabilitation


1986 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Laroche

Opportunities for prevention of psychopathology in children and families are often overlooked in the treatment of the depressed adult patient. Research and clinical findings are reviewed which highlight the impact on children and the family of depressed parents. They range from illness serious enough to require hospitalization to cases in which depression has not yet been diagnosed. These findings are used as guidelines for the development of preventive and therapeutic interventions for all family members.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 687-687
Author(s):  
Craig Erker ◽  
Ke Yan ◽  
Liyun Zhang ◽  
Kristin Bingen ◽  
Julie A. Panepinto

Abstract Introduction: Family relationships are the subjective experience of feeling involved, important and accepted in one's family. A new patient-reported outcome (PRO) domain has been developed as part of the NIH pediatric PROMIS (patient reported outcome measurement information system) which measures for the first time the child's perspective of family relationships. Previous research has demonstrated the impact of cancer on the family from the parent's perspective. This project sought to determine the impact of cancer and cancer therapy on family relationships in children with cancer and their siblings, both on and off therapy. Our primary hypotheses were that 1) Siblings have worse family relationships compared to their brother or sister with cancer and 2) Children receiving active cancer therapy have worse family relationships compared to childhood cancer survivors. Our secondary hypothesis was that children with poor family relationships would have impairment in depression, anxiety, and social relationship domains. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study of children with cancer and their siblings aged 8-17 years old. The children belonged to one of four groups: 1) On-therapy patients (children receiving cancer directed therapy), 2) Siblings of on-therapy patients, 3) Off-therapy patients (children who completed cancer therapy at least 6 months ago), 4) Siblings of off-therapy patients. All subjects completed the self-reported PROMIS family relationships domain and PROMIS domains of depression, anxiety, and social relationships. The family relationships domain asks questions such as: "my family and I have fun together" and "my parents listen to me". PROMIS is a validated PRO tool that uses a mean T-score of 50 and standard deviation of 10. Recently, the minimally important difference (MID) for PROMIS was estimated to be 2-3 points on the T-score scale. The Mann-Whitney test was used to test the difference between therapy groups while the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to test the difference between patients and siblings. Social relationships, anxiety and depression PROMIS domains were correlated to the family relationships domain using Pearson's correlations. P-values <0.05 were considered as significant. Results: One-hundred and ninety children completed the assessments. Forty-eight were on-therapy patients and 62 were off-therapy patients. Paired data included 25 pairs of on-therapy patients and siblings and 31 pairs of off-therapy patients and siblings. The median and range of age was 12[8-17] years for patients and 13[8-17] for siblings. Fifty-four percent of the children enrolled were male and 65% of patients had leukemia or lymphoma. Off-therapy siblings had lower family relationships T-score than off-therapy patients (p=0.004, median (IQR) of 44.1 (41.1, 48.6) for siblings vs. 47.4 (43.1, 53.2) for patients). Off-therapy patients had higher family relationships T-scores than on-therapy patients (p=0.042, median (IQR) of 48.6 (43.1, 53.2) for off-therapy patients vs. 46.3 (42.1, 48.6) for on-therapy patients). No significant difference was found in family relationships T-scores between on-therapy patients vs. their siblings (p=0.22) or between the two groups of siblings (p=0.58). The correlations between family relationships T-scores and depression or anxiety scores were significantly different from zero for off-therapy patients and their siblings (p<0.001 for patients and p<0.005 for siblings). Impaired family relationships were related to increased depression and anxiety. Also, the correlation between family relationships T-scores and social relationships scores were significantly different from zero for off-therapy patients (p=0.031). Worse family relationships were related to worse social relationships. Conclusion: Off-therapy patients report better family relationships than their siblings and on-therapy patients. Also worse family relationships scores often correlate with increased levels of anxiety and depression. This study provides important information for pediatric oncology staff to help identify at-risk families in need of support. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-64
Author(s):  
Anna Heyman

This article draws on in-depth qualitative interviews with ten practitioners who specialise in working with young carers, to examine how members of the emerging profession of ‘young carers’ worker’ view their partnerships with social services. It focuses particularly on one case study area (Town Z), where partnerships between social services and the voluntary sector around young carers were relatively highly developed. It explores the practitioners’ comments about the impact of their organisations’ partnerships with social services on their work. This is done in the context of their conceptualisations of care and family relationships. In particular, the themes of identifying young carers and working with the family as a whole are discussed, and young carers’ workers views are compared to the conceptualisations that come across in literature from both disability studies and social work perspectives. It is concluded that young carers’ workers conceptualisations of care and disability do differ markedly from the perspectives that appear to dominate both social work theory and practice, and that this impacting on how the former view their partnerships with the latter.


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