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    • Psychodynamic Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnostics (OPD-2, OPD-KJ-2) provides a framework for assessing psychodynamic conflicts.
    • Conflict assessment is crucial for understanding adolescent psychological development and challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a self-report questionnaire assessing conflict from the psychodynamic perspective.
    • To evaluate the reliability and clinical utility of the newly developed conflict assessment tool.

    Main Methods:

    • A paper-pencil questionnaire was administered to 501 healthy adolescents (12-17 years), 31 psychosomatic inpatients, and 20 psychiatric inpatients.
    • Statistical analyses were performed to examine sex, age, and group differences, and correlations with established clinical instruments (BSI, IPO, IIP).

    Main Results:

    • Significant sex and age-related differences in narcissistic self-expression were identified.
    • Narcissistic self-expression differed significantly across healthy and inpatient groups, indicating its potential clinical relevance.
    • Correlations with the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO), and Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP) suggest problematic aspects.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed questionnaire demonstrates high reliability for assessing adolescent narcissistic self-expression.
    • Higher narcissistic self-expression was observed in healthy, male, and older adolescents.
    • A significant correlation exists between narcissistic self-expression and psychological symptoms/interpersonal problems, highlighting its clinical significance.