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Neuroticism, anxiety and psychosocial development
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Successfully resolving Eriksonian psychosocial crises correlates with lower neuroticism and trait anxiety. This suggests a link between psychosocial development and psychological adjustment in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Eriksonian crises represent key psychosocial developmental stages.
- Neuroticism and trait anxiety are significant facets of psychological maladjustment.
- Previous research suggests a link between personality traits and developmental outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between the resolution of Eriksonian psychosocial crises and levels of neuroticism and trait anxiety.
- To determine if successful psychosocial development is associated with lower scores on measures of maladjustment.
Main Methods:
- Eighty-eight undergraduate students participated in the study.
- Participants completed the Inventory of Psychosocial Development (IPD), the EPQ Neuroticism scale, and the A-Trait anxiety scale.
- Correlational analyses were performed to assess relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation was found between successful resolution of Eriksonian crises and both neuroticism and trait anxiety.
- Individuals who successfully resolved psychosocial crises exhibited lower scores on measures of anxiety and neuroticism.
- Results were consistent for both male and female participants.
Conclusions:
- Successful resolution of Eriksonian psychosocial crises is associated with better psychological adjustment.
- Lower levels of neuroticism and trait anxiety are indicative of effective psychosocial development.
- The findings highlight the importance of psychosocial development in overall psychological well-being.