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Erin E. McKenney; Jared K. Richards; Talena C. Day; Steven M. Brunwasser; Claudia L. Cucchiara; Bella Kofner; Rachel G. McDonald; Kristen Gillespie-Lynch; Jenna Lamm; Erin Kang; Matthew D. Lerner; Katherine O. Gotham – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Social difficulties and mental health are primary behavioral health concerns in autistic young adults, perhaps especially during key life transitions such as entering college. This study evaluated how dissatisfaction with social connectedness may predict and/or maintain depression and anxiety symptoms in neurodiverse, first-semester, undergraduate…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Kellett, Stephen; Stockton, Daniel – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2023
In this paper we paper evaluate the effectiveness of eight sessions of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) for treating obsessive morbid jealousy (OMJ), using a mixed-methods A/B with followup single-case design. Ideographic jealousy measures were collected throughout baseline (2 sessions), treatment (6 sessions) and follow-up phases (one session),…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Psychological Patterns, Mental Disorders, Counseling Effectiveness
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Schiltz, Hillary K.; McVey, Alana J.; Dolan Wozniak, Bridget; Haendel, Angela D.; Stanley, Rachel; Arias, Alexis; Gordon, Nakia; Van Hecke, Amy Vaughan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Autistic adults commonly experience anxiety and depression. These mental health concerns are often tied to social experiences, such that mental well-being can be supported by social connection and deteriorated by loneliness. The mediating role of social and emotional loneliness (i.e. social isolation and lack of emotional attachment, respectively)…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychological Patterns, Mental Health
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Stern, Jessica A.; Fraley, R. Chris; Jones, Jason D.; Gross, Jacquelyn T.; Shaver, Phillip R.; Cassidy, Jude – Developmental Psychology, 2018
The first months after becoming a new parent are a unique and important period in human development. Despite substantial research on the many social and biological changes that occur during the first months of parenthood, little is known about changes in mothers' attachment. The present study examines developmental stability and change in…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Mothers, Adult Development, Economically Disadvantaged
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Lustig, Daniel C.; Zanskas, Stephen – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2013
Although research supports a relationship between work and psychological factors, one area not studied is the relationship between preferred career value and psychological factors. This study investigated the relationship between preferred career values and psychological problems for individuals with disabilities. Career values have been shown to…
Descriptors: Work Ethic, Disabilities, Values, Psychological Patterns
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Forand, Nicholas R.; Gunthert, Kathleen C.; German, Ramaris E.; Wenze, Susan J. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2010
Several studies have shown that body satisfaction affects interpersonal functioning. However, few have studied the specific interpersonal correlates of another important body image dimension, appearance investment--that is, the importance a woman places on appearance. We used an experience sampling design with PDA (personal digital assistant)…
Descriptors: Females, Self Concept, Pathology, Sampling
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Moritz, Steffen; Wahl, Karina; Ertle, Andrea; Jelinek, Lena; Hauschildt, Marit; Klinge, Ruth; Hand, Iver – Behavior Modification, 2009
Inflated responsibility is ascribed a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The aim of the study was to assess interpersonal attitudes and behaviors contributing to enhanced responsibility in OCD. In particular, we tested the hypothesis that individuals diagnosed with OCD share stronger latent aggression toward…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Factor Analysis, Depression (Psychology), Behavior Disorders
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2016
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology