Beier Sentence Completion Test Profiles of Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Internalizing and Externalizing Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gencay Koç ◽  
Burçin Çolak ◽  
Safiye Zeynep Tatlı ◽  
Rifat Serav İlhan ◽  
Bedriye Oncu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Externalizing Disorders ◽  
Sentence Completion ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Completion Test ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Positive Statement

Background: Understanding adolescents' and emerging adults' psychiatric complaints and their relations with psychiatric disorders can be challenging. Beier Sentence Completion Test (BSCT), as a projective test, can be promising in this respect. However, relations between BSCT profiles and adolescent psychopathology are not well known. Aim: This study aimed to examine and compare BSCT profiles of adolescents and emerging adults with internalizing and externalizing disorders. As well as that, the relation of BSCT profiles with depression and anxiety scores was investigated. Objective: To achieve this aim, we retrospectively collected the hospital records of 300 adolescents and emerging adults (aged. 14-21) admitted to an Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Unit. Method: The psychiatric diagnosis of the patients was classified as Internalizing (n =100) and Externalizing (n = 100) disorder groups; the control group (n = 100) consisted of adolescents and young adults without any psychiatric diagnosis. BSCT, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were administered on the first admission to all cases before psychiatric evaluation and treatment. BSCT total subfactor (positive, negative, neutral, and non-response) statement scores were compared between groups, and their correlations with BDI and BAI were investigated. Besides, multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted for estimating any diagnostic group differences, as well as bivariate logistic regression analyses for estimating BDI and BAI cutoff scores with models that included BSCT total subfactor statement scores. Results: It was revealed that lower positive and non-response statements were crucial for distinguishing externalizing and internalizing disorders and that positive and negative statements were correlated with depression and anxiety scores.In the multivariate regression model, these correlations were predictive only for the relationship between internalizing disorders group and low positive statement scores, not higher negative statement scores that can be associated with lack of positive emotional processing in this group. Also, nonresponse statement scores were found to be predictive for externalizing disorder groups. Similarly, BDI cut-off scores were predicted with low positive statement scores. Conclusion: BSCT profiles can be promising for understanding adolescents and emerging adults with internalizing and externalizing disorders. Lack of positive attributions to the self and other domains of life can be important for differentiating adolescent psychopathology.

Post-stroke depression and post-stroke anxiety: prevalence and predictors

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 1805-1812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henning Schöttke ◽  
Claire-Marie Giabbiconi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Lifetime History ◽  
Post Stroke Depression

ABSTRACTBackground:Epidemiological research on post-stroke affective disorders has been mainly focusing on post-stroke depression (PSD). In contrast, research on post-stroke anxiety (PSA) is in its early stages. The present study proposes a broad picture on post-stroke affective disorders, including PSD and PSA in German stroke in-patients during rehabilitation. In addition, we investigated whether lifetime affective disorders predict the emergence of PSD and PSA.Methods:289 stroke patients were assessed in the early weeks following stroke for a range of mood and anxiety disorders by means of the Structured Clinical Interview relying on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV. This assessment was conducted for two periods: for post-stroke and retroactively for the period preceding stroke (lifetime). The covariation between PSD and PSA was investigated using Spearman-ρ correlation. Predictors of PSD and PSA prevalence based on the respective lifetime prevalence were investigated using logistic regression analyses.Results:PSD prevalence was 31.1%, PSA prevalence was 20.4%. We also found significant correlations between depression and anxiety at post-stroke and for the lifetime period. Interestingly, lifetime depression could not predict the emergence of PSD. In contrast, lifetime anxiety was a good predictor of PSA.Conclusions:We were able to highlight the complexity of post-stroke affective disorders by strengthening the comorbidity of depression and anxiety. In addition, we contrasted the predictability of PSA based on its lifetime history compared to PSD which was not predictable based on lifetime depression.

Relationship of Sports Experience and Ego Development of Adolescent Japanese Athletes

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Takenouchi ◽  
Tae Taguchi ◽  
Aiko Okuda
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Ego Development ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Sentence Completion ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Completion Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Washington University

This study examined the relationship of sports experience with ego development. A questionnaire was used to assess experience of Crisis, Exploration, and Commitment in the issues of Athletic Performance and of Being a Teammate in 782 adolescent Japanese athletes (423 boys, M age = 15.2 yr.; 359 girls, M age = 15.0 yr.). Their Ego Levels were assessed using the Washington University Sentence Completion Test. Correlations indicated that scores on Crisis, Exploration, and Commitment in the issues of Athletic Performance and Being a Teammate were generally associated with Ego Development. Multiple regression analyses indicated that, for boys, the issue of Athletic Performance was closely associated with Ego Development, while for girls, the issue of Being a Teammate was closely associated with Ego Development. Sports experience with crisis, exploration, and commitment may be related to accommodation, which is, in turn, related to ego development. The sex differences on issues related to ego development may be associated with differences in sex-role development for boys and girls.

Psychiatric co-morbidity in multiple sclerosis: The risk of depression and anxiety before and after MS diagnosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Hoang ◽  
Bjarne Laursen ◽  
Elsebeth N. Stenager ◽  
Egon Stenager
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Tricyclic Antidepressant ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Background Population ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Before And After

Background: Studies of depression and anxiety in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have reported higher rates in MS patients than the general population. Objective: To estimate the risk of depression and anxiety and the use of tricyclic antidepressant and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) prescriptions, in the pre-diagnostic and the post-diagnostic period of MS compared to the background population. Methods: A cohort of 5084 MS patients was included and matched with a control population of 24,771 persons linked to nationwide registers. Logistic regression analyses were performed estimating odds ratios (OR). Results: In the pre-diagnostic period, the OR for having a diagnosis of depression and anxiety is 1.4 (95% confidence interval (CI) =1.05–1.88), and the OR of redemption prescriptions of TCAs is 1.90 (CI=1.54–2.34) and OR is 1.34 (CI= 1.20–1.51) for SSRI. In the post-diagnostic period the OR is 1.23 (CI= 0.92–1.64) for depression and anxiety diagnosis. The OR is 6.70 (CI=5.81–7.72) for TCA and OR is 2.46 (CI= 2.25–2.69) for SSRI. Conclusion: During both the pre- diagnostic and post-diagnostic period, MS patient have increased risk of depression and anxiety diagnoses and redemption of antidepressant and anxiolytic prescriptions, compared to the background population.

Associations between Psychosocial Problems and Personality Disorders among Egyptian Adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd-Elraqeep Elbheiry ◽  
Mahmoud Emam
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Psychosocial Disorders ◽  
Long Form ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

AbstractThe study investigated the relationship between psychosocial problems and personality disorders among a sample of 817 Egyptian adolescents (408 males and 409 females). Using 15 subscales from the Adolescent Psychopathology Scale (APS-long form) we assessed prevalence rates of a number of internalizing and externalizing psychosocial disorders. Additionally, we investigated whether there are gender differences in psychopathology among Egyptian adolescents and to what extent can psychosocial problems predict specific personality disorders. Stepwise multiple regression analyses showed that the participants experienced higher levels of PD, AV, and BD. Gender differences were found in certain personality disorders as well as in externalizing and internalizing psychosocial problems. A number of externalizing and internalizing psychosocial problems were highly predictive of specific personality disorders.

Perceived pubertal timing and borderline personality pathology in female adolescent inpatients

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-170
Author(s):  
Francesca Penner ◽  
Carla Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Pubertal Timing ◽  
Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Externalizing Disorders ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Personality Pathology ◽  
Early Pubertal Timing ◽  
Adolescent Inpatients ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

Borderline personality pathology typically onsets during adolescence. An important consideration in understanding adolescent psychopathology is pubertal development. Perceived pubertal timing is one facet of puberty that is especially relevant to adolescent psychopathology, especially when timing is perceived to be early. Despite links between early pubertal timing and core features of borderline personality disorder, and between early pubertal timing and disruptions in the interpersonal context, perceived pubertal timing has yet to be studied in relation to adolescent borderline pathology. This preliminary study aimed to test the association between perceived pubertal timing and borderline symptoms in adolescent girls, controlling for internalizing and externalizing pathology. Forty-two female adolescent inpatients (ages 12–15, Mage = 14.02, 81% White) completed measures of perceived pubertal development and borderline symptoms and a diagnostic interview. Results indicated that earlier perceived pubertal timing was uniquely associated with higher borderline symptoms even when internalizing and externalizing disorders were covaried.

It Hurts to Let You Go: Characteristics of Romantic Relationships, Breakups and the Aftermath Among Emerging Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene F. Belu ◽  
Brenda H. Lee ◽  
Lucia F. O'Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Self ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Observer Bias ◽  
The Impact

Relationship breakups are common (Connolly & McIsaac, 2009), and difficulty adjusting to the breakup can manifest as post-relationship contact and tracking (PRCT; Lee & O'Sullivan, 2014). Emerging adults (n = 271; aged 18–25; 66% female) provided reports of PRCT after their most recent breakup in the previous year. We examined relationship and breakup characteristics to predict the use of and experience of PRCT. Logistic regression analyses revealed that ex-partner initiation of the breakup and a more intense breakup predicted the use of PRCT, and ex-partner's surprise regarding the breakup predicted being a target of PRCT. A between-subjects comparison of participants who either used or experienced PRCT reported similar impact of PRCT on the self or their ex-partner. However, participants who both used and experienced PRCT reported that the impact that an ex-partner's PRCT had on their lives was more negative than their use of PRCT had on their ex-partner's life, likely reflecting an actor-observer bias in reports. Difficulty adjusting to relationship breakup is normal, and predictive of attempts to remain in contact with an ex-partner. However, the seemingly benign form of contact can have a negative impact on individuals. The findings have implications for those counselling individuals in distress following a breakup, and contribute to the discourse around boundaries after a breakup.

Perceived Effectiveness of Random Testing for Alcohol and Drugs in the Australian Aviation Community

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Christina M. Rudin-Brown ◽  
Eve Mitsopoulos-Rubens ◽  
Michael G. Lenné
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Random Testing ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Student Pilots ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
One Year ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

Random testing for alcohol and other drugs (AODs) in individuals who perform safety-sensitive activities as part of their aviation role was introduced in Australia in April 2009. One year later, an online survey (N = 2,226) was conducted to investigate attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge regarding random testing and to gauge perceptions regarding its effectiveness. Private, recreational, and student pilots were less likely than industry personnel to report being aware of the requirement (86.5% versus 97.1%), to have undergone testing (76.5% versus 96.1%), and to know of others who had undergone testing (39.9% versus 84.3%), and they had more positive attitudes toward random testing than industry personnel. However, logistic regression analyses indicated that random testing is more effective at deterring AOD use among industry personnel.

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