Self-Blame and Self-Esteem in College-Aged Children from Divorced Families

Bullying is common among school students, and some victims hold self-blaming attributions, exhibit low self-esteem, and do not seek social support. A wait-list control pre-/post-test experimental design, with random allocation, was used to assess the effects of a novel cross-age teaching of social issues (CATS) intervention on the latter 3 variables among peer-identified victims of bullying (N = 41, mean age = 14.5 years). In small cooperative groups of classmates, participants designed and delivered a lesson to younger students that informed them that bullies not victims are in the wrong, victims have no reason to feel bad about themselves, and that seeking help can be beneficial. CATS led to a significant improvement on all 3 dependent variables with mostly large effect sizes; these positive effects were even stronger with a bigger dose of intervention (6 hr vs. 4 hr), and changes in self-blame, and separately changes in self-esteem, mediated the positive effect of the intervention on help-seeking. The theoretical and practical implications of these results were discussed, especially in terms of supporting a highly vulnerable subgroup of adolescents.

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Dysfunctional Attitude and Self-Blame: Effect on Self-Esteem and Self-Conscious Emotions among Adolescents

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0301.032 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Mandeep Kaur ◽

Inderbir Kaur

Keyword(s):

Private Schools ◽

Child And Adolescent ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Dysfunctional Attitudes ◽

Public And Private ◽

Self Blame ◽

Dysfunctional Attitude ◽

Shame And Guilt ◽

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale

The present studied investigated the effect of dysfunctional attitude and self-blame on self-esteem and self-conscious emotions (shame and guilt) among adolescents. 122 adolescents between 15-19 years were taken in for the study. They were students of 11th and 12th standard of various public and private schools of Patiala. All the participants were given Child and Adolescent Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (CADAS), Attribution Blame Questionnaire (ABQ), Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory (MSEI), Test of Self Conscious Affect- Adolescents (TOSCA-A). Results showed that adolescents high on dysfunctional attitude are low on self esteem and high on shame whereas adolescents high on self-blame were also low on self-esteem and high on shame. The study also shows interaction between dysfunctional attitudes and self-blame.

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Depressive symptomatology, self-esteem, and self-blame in battered women

Journal of Family Violence ◽

10.1007/bf00994617 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 249-259 ◽

Cited By ~ 197

Author(s):

Michele Cascardi ◽

K. Daniel O'Leary

Keyword(s):

Battered Women ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Blame

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THE INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC SELF-REGULATION OF STUDENTS ON THE WAY OF OVERCOMING NEGATIVE SITUATIONS

Вісник ХНПУ імені Г. С. Сковороди "Психология" ◽

10.34142/23129387.2020.63.05 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 82-93

Author(s):

Ніна Обухова

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Problem Analysis ◽

Professional Activities ◽

Self Blame ◽

Academic Activities ◽

Educational Conditions

The relevance of research. In modern educational conditions, it is important for applicants to independently regulate academic activities and find solutions to overcome unforeseen negative situations. The purpose of the study is to reveal the correlation between indicators of ways to overcome negative situations and academic self-regulation. Research methods - The experimental research was carried out on the basis of the H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University and the Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy. The study involved applicants for education in the area 05 Social and Behavioral Sciences of 1, 3 and 5 courses in the number of 244 persons (187 girls and 57 boys). As a diagnostic material we used the questionnaire "Ways to overcome negative situations" and the adaptation questionnaire of academic self-regulation R.M. Ryan and D.R. Connell. Mathematical and statistical methods were applied in data processing. Results. In a pilot study, it was found that the main ways of overcoming negative situations by subjects of educational and professional activities are self-accusations, problem analysis and self-esteem increase. Academic self-regulation is characterized mainly by external and introjective regulation. Conclusions. According to the results of the study of methods to overcome negative situations, it was found that students more often choose coping strategies of self-blame, problem analysis and search for guilty. During their educational and professional activities, students rely on the emotional sphere, which they direct towards themselves or others. At the same time, while analyzing the problem, students try to retire, seek information, find a solution. Academic self-regulation is characterized by external and introjected regulation. All data indicate that subjects of educational and professional activities are capable of self-organizing activities with the help of constructive coping strategies using the development of emotional intelligence for psychological well-being.

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Sibling Incest in Tabitha Suzuma’s Forbidden and Kate Avelynn’s Flawed

Journal of English Language and Literature ◽

10.17722/jell.v8i1.324 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 583-589

Author(s):

Sri Winarsih ◽

Fabiola D. Kurnia ◽

Ali Mustofa

Keyword(s):

Real Life ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Dark Phase ◽

Dysfunctional Family ◽

Self Blame ◽

Sibling Incest ◽

Karen Horney ◽

The Impact ◽

Interpretive Perspective ◽

Oriented Approach

This study purposely appoints the topic of sibling incest as reacted from the phenomenon of proliferation of illicit relationships that are increasingly being shown blatantly especially in social media. Through literary works such as novel, the phenomenon can be analyzed since those works are the portrayal of real life. ‘Forbidden’ by Tabitha Suzuma and ‘Flawed’ by Kate Avelynn were analyzed with three objectives; 1) describing sibling incest in both novels, 2) finding out the causing factors, 3) describing the impact toward the characters’ life. To achieve those objectives, the concept of incest, theory of psychoanalysis by Karen Horney and theory of comparative literature were applied. While in analyzing the data, it used interpretive perspective with author-oriented approach which concerns with psychoanalytic criticism. The results of this study reveal that the sibling incest in the two novels is different in type although the offenders’ composition is the same, incest between older brother and younger sister. ‘Forbidden’ shows non-abusive incest since it is done on mutual willingness which is motivated by affection, while ‘Flawed’ shows abusive incest since it is done forcefully by the older brother against his sister which is motivated by affection, eroticism, and aggression. The similar factors causing the sibling incest found in both novels are dysfunctional family and between ages peers, while the factor of Law of Homogamy is only found in ‘Forbidden’. Those factors do not cause the sibling incest just like the way without any influences of the characters’ psychological condition which is shaped by their childhood experience and neurotic needs. This study also reveals how sibling incest impacts the characters’ life. They suffer from psychological problems such as anxiety, self disgust, depression, self-destruction, self-blame, low self-esteem, and trauma. The enactment of incest taboo in their state also impacts them to self-isolation and prosecution. Evidently, this study reveals that any kinds of sibling incest with any reasons behind it lead into bad impact and dark phase of the offenders’ life.

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Transformation of the Structure of Self-Attitude in Early, Middle and Later Adulthood (on the Example of the Ukrainian Sample)

Journal of Intellectual Disability - Diagnosis and Treatment ◽

10.6000/2292-2598.2020.08.04.15 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 719-729

Author(s):

Mychailo V. Kostytsky ◽

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Nataliia V. Kushakova-Kostytska ◽

Olena D. Glavinska ◽

Vilena O. Kit ◽

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Keyword(s):

Personal Growth ◽

Adult Life ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Management ◽

Self Blame ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Age Related ◽

Measuring Scale ◽

Study Methodology ◽

First Time

The study intends to trace the dynamics of self-esteem and changes in the structure of self-attitude at different stages of adult life, as well as identify signs of experiencing age-related crises. Self-attitude is considered a multidimensional formation, with its individual components, have different subjective significance in different periods of life. A cross-section was carried out in 507 subjects aged 25-65 years was carried out. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Self-Attitude Study Methodology by Pantileev were used. Normative data for RSES obtained on a sample of adult Ukrainians (N=488) are presented for the first time. The average interval was 22.70±5.43 (with a measuring scale of 0 to 30 points), but the reference point for low self-esteem is different for men and women. Comparison of average results in groups belonging to periods of early, middle, and later adulthood showed that the attitude towards oneself with age becomes more emotionally expressive, concerning both positive and negative components. The indicators of self-blame and inner closedness grow along with the growth of the positive self-attitude (self-confidence, self-management, self-acceptance). The heterogeneous age dynamics of components of self-attitude, pronounced peaks, and dips in different periods are shown. Based on the clustering of empirical data, we described seven types of self-attitude in adulthood: illusory, confident, accepting, crisis, externally oriented, persistently negative, and inexpressive. Markers of experiencing crisis life periods are the ambivalence of self-attitude – the simultaneous manifestation of positive and negative components, which is regarded as a sign of instability. The obtained results demonstrate that there are potential opportunities for personal growth among cases of low self-esteem.

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Coping and Adjustment in Alaryngeal Speakers

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/1058-0360.0102.63 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 63-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Gordon W. Blood ◽

Amy R. Luther ◽

Joseph C. Stemple

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Voice Rehabilitation ◽

Face To Face ◽

Self Blame ◽

Support Strategies ◽

Standardized Interview ◽

Different Types ◽

Communication Modes ◽

The Relationship

In this investigation the coping, adjustment, self-esteem, general well-being, perceived communication abilities, and preferred communication modes of 41 patients with laryngectomies were evaluated. Specifically, we wanted to determine how well patients with laryngectomies adjust to and cope with their cancer, whether differences in coping and adjustment vary as a function either of the type of alaryngeal voice used or the amount of time since the laryngectomy, and whether relationships exist between the speech of patients with laryngectomies and their adjustment. Standardized interview protocols and tests were employed during face-to-face interviews. Results revealed that 73% of the sample showed good adjustment and used predominantly problem-focused and seeking-social-support strategies to cope with their cancer. The 27% who were classified as poor copers also performed poorly on self-esteem and general well-being measures and used more self-blame and avoidance strategies. There were no significant differences among different types of preferred communication modes. Significant differences existed between patients with recent and distant laryngectomies; the latter showed better overall adjustment. The subjects who were well adjusted also tended to view their voice rehabilitation as more beneficial and rated themselves as more easily understood by listeners than did those subjects demonstrating psychological distress and poor adjustment. Implications for advanced voice therapy, the need for counseling and referrals, and the relationship among voice, self-esteem, and therapy are discussed.

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Self-blaming emotions in major depression: a randomised pilot trial comparing fMRI neurofeedback training with self-guided psychological strategies (NeuroMooD)

10.1101/19004309 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Tanja Jaeckle ◽

Steven C.R. Williams ◽

Gareth J. Barker ◽

Rodrigo Basilio ◽

Ewan Carr ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Symptom Severity ◽

Primary Outcome ◽

Outcome Measure ◽

Psychological Intervention ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Primary Outcome Measure ◽

Neurofeedback Training ◽

Self Blame ◽

Clinical Potential

AbstractBackgroundOvergeneralised self-blame and worthlessness are key symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) and were previously associated with self-blame-selective changes in connectivity between right superior anterior temporal lobe (rSATL) and subgenual frontal areas. In a previous study, remitted MDD patients successfully modulated guilt-selective rSATL-subgenual cingulate connectivity using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) neurofeedback training, thereby increasing their self-esteem. The feasibility and potential of using this approach in symptomatic MDD were unknown.MethodsThis single-blind pre-registered randomised controlled pilot trial tested the clinical potential of a novel self-guided psychological intervention with and without additional rSATL-posterior subgenual cortex (SC) rtfMRI neurofeedback, targeting self-blaming emotions in insufficiently recovered people with MDD and early treatment-resistance (n=43, n=35 completers). Following a diagnostic baseline assessment, patients completed three self-guided sessions to rebalance self-blaming biases and a post-treatment assessment. The fMRI neurofeedback software FRIEND was used to measure rSATL-posterior SC connectivity, while the BDI-II was administered to assess depressive symptom severity as a primary outcome measure.ResultsBoth interventions were demonstrated to be safe and beneficial, resulting in a mean reduction of MDD symptom severity by 46% and response rates of more than 55%, with no group difference. Secondary analyses, however, revealed a differential response on our primary outcome measure between MDD patients with and without DSM-5 defined anxious distress. Stratifying by anxious distress features was investigated, because this was found to be the most common subtype in our sample. MDD patients without anxious distress showed a higher response to rtfMRI neurofeedback training compared to the psychological intervention, with the opposite pattern found in anxious MDD. We explored potentially confounding clinical differences between subgroups and found that anxious MDD patients were much more likely to experience anger towards others as measured on our psychopathological interview which might play a role in their poorer response to neurofeedback. In keeping with the hypothesis that self-worth plays a key role in MDD, improvement on our primary outcome measure was correlated with increases in self-esteem after the intervention and this correlated with the frequency with which participants employed the strategies to tackle self-blame outside of the treatment sessions.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that self-blame-selective rtfMRI neurofeedback training may be superior over a solely psychological intervention in non-anxious MDD, although further confirmatory studies are needed. The self-guided psychological intervention showed a surprisingly high clinical potential in the anxious MDD group which needs further confirmation compared versus treatment-as-usual. Future studies need to investigate whether self-blame-selective rSATL-SC connectivity changes are irrelevant in anxious MDD, which could explain their response being better to the psychological intervention without interfering neurofeedback.https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10526888

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