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Introspectiveness and adolescent symptom reporting.

S Hansell, D Mechanic

    Journal of Human Stress
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study introduces a new measure of introspectiveness, finding it strongly linked to psychological distress and physical symptoms in adolescents. Higher introspectiveness was observed in women and certain ethnic groups, highlighting its role in adolescent health reporting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Adolescent Health
    • Mental Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent symptom reporting is complex and influenced by various factors.
    • Understanding individual differences in attention to internal states is crucial for mental health research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate a new measure of introspectiveness.
    • To investigate the relationship between introspectiveness and adolescent symptom reporting (psychological distress and physical symptoms).
    • To explore demographic and psychosocial correlates of introspectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • A new "introspectiveness" scale was developed and administered.
    • Correlational analyses were conducted on a sample of college freshmen.
    • Statistical controls were applied for other relevant measures.

    Main Results:

    • Introspectiveness significantly correlated with psychological distress (r = .40) and physical symptoms (r = .27).
    • It remained the strongest correlate of distress and symptoms even after controlling for other variables.
    • Demographic factors (gender, ethnicity) and psychosocial factors (socialization, emotional sensitivity, time alone) were associated with introspectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Introspectiveness is a key factor in understanding adolescent psychological distress and physical symptom reporting.
    • Socialization processes and individual differences in attention to self are important considerations in adolescent mental health.
    • The new measure provides a valuable tool for future research in this area.

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