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Schemas in adolescents and their relationship to psychopathology

Schemas in adolescents and their relationship to psychopathology
Schemas in adolescents and their relationship to psychopathology

To date the vast majority of the research on Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS's) focuses on adulthood. Little consideration has been given to the possibility of the identification and modification of EMS's in adolescence. This dissertation consists of two papers, both of which emphasise the importance of investigating the role that schemas may have in adolescent psychological disorders.

In order to explore the role of schemas in adolescence, a literature review, covering both research findings from adolescent and adult studies, was carried out. Firstly, it looks at traditional models of cognitive therapy and its limitations in effectively treating complex psychological disorders. Conceptualisations of schema were then considered, followed by review of Young's (1990) theory and the evidence that exists to support it. Given that early development is considered central in the formation of schemas, attachment theory is discussed in the context of both child and adult psychological dysfunction. This basis is used to discuss the theoretical, development and treatment implications of schemas in adolescence. Finally, suggestions are made as to how these ideas may be taken forward in terms of future research.

The research paper investigated the psychometric properties of a modified version of the Young Schema Questionnaire Short Form, as well as exploring the relationship between schemas psychopathology, self-esteem and personality in a non-clinical adolescent sample. The clinical and research implications of these findings were discussed.

University of Southampton
Beckley, Kerry
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Beckley, Kerry
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Beckley, Kerry (2002) Schemas in adolescents and their relationship to psychopathology. University of Southampton, Doctoral Thesis.

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Abstract

To date the vast majority of the research on Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS's) focuses on adulthood. Little consideration has been given to the possibility of the identification and modification of EMS's in adolescence. This dissertation consists of two papers, both of which emphasise the importance of investigating the role that schemas may have in adolescent psychological disorders.

In order to explore the role of schemas in adolescence, a literature review, covering both research findings from adolescent and adult studies, was carried out. Firstly, it looks at traditional models of cognitive therapy and its limitations in effectively treating complex psychological disorders. Conceptualisations of schema were then considered, followed by review of Young's (1990) theory and the evidence that exists to support it. Given that early development is considered central in the formation of schemas, attachment theory is discussed in the context of both child and adult psychological dysfunction. This basis is used to discuss the theoretical, development and treatment implications of schemas in adolescence. Finally, suggestions are made as to how these ideas may be taken forward in terms of future research.

The research paper investigated the psychometric properties of a modified version of the Young Schema Questionnaire Short Form, as well as exploring the relationship between schemas psychopathology, self-esteem and personality in a non-clinical adolescent sample. The clinical and research implications of these findings were discussed.

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Published date: 2002

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Author: Kerry Beckley

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