It's Not That Great Anymore: The Central Role of Defense Mechanisms in Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism [PDF]
Objectives: The concept of narcissism contains a yet unresolved paradox: Its grandiose facet depicts the psychopathological core but is often associated with life-satisfaction and overall functioning, whereas its vulnerable facet is associated with ...
Leonie Kampe +4 more
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Mediating role of insight and defense mechanisms in relationship between alexithymia and psychological symptoms [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between psychological symptoms and alexithymia, defense mechanisms and insight variables, and to examine the mediating role of defense mechanisms and insight in the relationship between alexithymia ...
Yıldız Bilge, Yusuf Bilge
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Maritime Transport Employees’ Psychological Defense Mechanisms and Self-management [PDF]
Following the principle that “transport does not carry the goods, people do”, this study identifies the problematical aspects of professional experience of seafarers as people of maritime transport, as well as personalities in terms of expression of ...
Saulius Lileikis
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Interrelation of Psychological Defense Mechanisms and Time Perspective during Middle Adulthood
The article discloses the problem of connection of psychological defense mechanisms and time perspective during middle adulthood. The research was conducted considering the modern ideas of psychological defense mechanisms and time perspective of the ...
Kuznetsova O.V. , Petrushova I.V.
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Psychological Defense Mechanisms: A New Perspective [PDF]
Approaching psychological defense mechanisms from the perspective of an evolved strategy, it is proposed that there are two basic templates-dissociation and cognitive distortions. Frequently conceived of as pathological, these psychological phenomena actually constitute overlapping spectrums with milder manifestations being common and highly functional,
Brad Bowins
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The Impact of Past Trauma on Psychological Distress: The Roles of Defense Mechanisms and Alexithymia
ObjectivesPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following past trauma could lead to psychological distress. Little is known, however, about the roles of defense mechanisms and alexithymia may play in the process.
Siqi Fang, Man Cheung Chung, Yabing Wang
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The impact of attachment styles and defense mechanisms on psychological distress in a non-clinical young adult sample: A path analysis [PDF]
Introduction: Insecure attachment styles and immature or neurotic defense mechanisms are related to psychological distress. However, their mutual interaction in influencing psychological distress deserves further investigation.
Gibertoni, D. +47 more
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Defense Mechanisms in Case of Repeat Offenders
Recurrent crime in Russia over the years remains stable and is at least 50 %. With rare exceptions, rehabilitation programs do not have a significant impact on recidivism.
Boris G Bovin
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DEFENSE MECHANISMS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES PATIENTS [PDF]
Purpose. The article discusses the connective tissue systemic disease from in psychological aspects, pays special attention to the mechanisms of psychological defense, as a factor determine the psychological characteristics of patients. Research methods.
Tuyaara Nikiforovna Sidorova +1 more
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Defense mechanisms and inflammatory bowel diseases: a narrative review [PDF]
Growing evidence highlights the crucial role of defense mechanisms in the context of chronic diseases. However, few studies have evaluated the impact of these implicit emotion regulation strategies on the adaptation processes related to inflammatory ...
Orlando Silvestro +12 more
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