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Does MBCT Affect Psychodynamic Defense Mechanisms and Self-Rated Mindfulness in Older Adults?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) interventions have become widely used to improve psychological outcomes for various populations and shown...
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Approximating defense mechanisms in a national study of adults: prevalence and correlates with functioning
Despite the clinical relevance of defense mechanisms, there are no published studies in nationally representative samples of their prevalence,...
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Unscrambling the Dynamics of Danger: Scientific Foundations and Evidence for the Looming Vulnerability Model and Looming Cognitive Style in Anxiety
BackgroundA revised looming vulnerability model is described that updates the original conceptual model and synthesizes new findings and evidence....
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Self-esteem, co** with stress, and defense mechanisms in Turkish women having hymenoplasty surgery: a case–control study
BackgroundIn some societies, women who lose their virginity before marriage may face humiliation, stigma, alienation, divorce, and extreme violence....
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The role of eating disorders features, psychopathology, and defense mechanisms in the comprehension of orthorexic tendencies
PurposeRecent studies pointed out the importance to distinguish orthorexia nervosa (ON) from non-problematic forms of interest with healthy eating....
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Impulsivity, Consciousness and Defense Mechanisms of the Ego Among Pathological Gamblers
Pathological gambling is a growing health problem in Romania, recognized in DSM V (
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Associations between defense mechanisms and life satisfaction among North Korean refugees
BackgroundThe present study investigated associations between defense mechanisms and life satisfaction among North Korean refugees living in South...
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Perceived social support and co** style as mediators between resilience and health-related quality of life in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundBreast cancer may impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We examined the mediating roles of perceived social support (PSS) and...
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How personality functioning relates to psychological distress and behavioral attitudes during the Covid-19 pandemic
Functional aspects of personality are crucial for experiencing and handling emotional distress. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus and the...
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The assessment of stress level, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and defense mechanisms among Polish and English medical students
IntroductionMedical education is proven to be associated with a high degree of psychological stress. Different co** strategies used by students...
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The effect of vaginoplasty on co** with stress, self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction in Turkish women: a cross-sectional controlled study
BackgroundVaginoplasty is among female genital cosmetic surgery methods, which has increasingly gained popularity among women seeking a solution to...
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Problematic Internet Use, Psychopathology, Defense Mechanisms, and Co** Strategies: a Cross-Sectional Study from the United Arab Emirates
A number of studies point to a demonstrated relationship between problematic Internet use (PIU) and psychopathological variables. However,...
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The Prevalence and Predictors of Problematic Mobile Phone Use: a 14-Country Empirical Survey
This study examined (a) differences in estimates of Problematic Mobile Phone Use (PMPU) in adults across 14 countries worldwide and (b) whether...
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Interrelation between defensive mechanisms and co** strategies in psychiatry trainees in Romania: a multicenter study
BackgroundThe challenges faced by professionals when working in the field of psychiatry require the development of adequate defensive and co**...
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Life events and depression among children and adolescents in southwest China: a two-stage moderated mediation model of social support and cognitive styles
BackgroundAccording to data from the National Health Commission in 2018, more than 30 million children and adolescents in China suffered from mental...
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An analysis of transition-resulted goal scoring patterns in football leagues: a comparison of the first 5 rounds and the last 5 rounds prior midway of the season
ObjectiveThis study investigated the concept of ‘game style’ in football, focusing on a team’s distinctive approach characterized by tactics,...
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Relationship Between Depression and Risky Alcohol Consumption in Women: the Mediating Role of Co** Styles and Age
Women are more likely to use alcohol as a co** strategy for psychological distress, with higher rates of comorbidity with depression being found in...
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Art History Therapy: The Role of Art History in the Psychotherapy Process
Unconscious processes lead to maladaptive behaviors, while people use various defense mechanisms to cope with stressful and traumatic memories....
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Cognitive appraisal of the disease and stress level in lung cancer patients. The mediating role of co** styles
PurposeThe aim of the study was to provide support for the hypothesis that there was a correlation between the subjective appraisal of one’s disease...
