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Codependency: predictors and psychometric issues.

N R Lindley1, P J Giordano, E D Hammer

  • 1Belmont University, Nashville, TN 37212, USA.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|April 1, 1999
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Codependency is linked to lower self-confidence and a greater need for emotional support (succorance). This study validated the Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale, finding low self-confidence a key predictor.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Codependency is a complex psychological construct.
  • Understanding its correlates is crucial for therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationships between codependency and demographic/psychological variables.
  • To assess the convergent validity of the Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale.

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-five undergraduates completed self-report measures.
  • Measures included the Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale, Adjective Check List, and others.

Main Results:

  • Codependency showed negative correlations with self-confidence and positive correlations with succorance.
  • Low self-confidence emerged as the strongest predictor of codependency.

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  • The Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale demonstrated strong convergent validity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Codependency is associated with diminished self-confidence and increased reliance on others for support.
    • Further research should explore emotional autonomy and employ experimental designs to understand codependent behaviors.