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A pilot study of personality type change.

L Johnson

    Adolescence
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Token economy treatment may increase personality similarity between adolescents with developmental disabilities and their counselors. This suggests potential benefits for personality development and social integration in residential settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Adolescents with developmental disabilities often require structured environments for personal growth.
    • Token economy systems are behavioral interventions used to encourage positive behavior.
    • Understanding personality development in adolescents within residential care is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of token economy treatment on the personality types of adolescents with developmental disabilities.
    • To assess if personality scores of adolescents become more aligned with their counselors post-treatment.
    • To explore the relationship between adolescent personality changes and counselor personality traits.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to three adolescents with developmental disabilities and three counselors.
    • Implemented a token economy treatment within a half-way house setting.
    • Compared MBTI scores pre- and post-treatment to evaluate personality shifts.

    Main Results:

    • The study indicated a tendency for adolescent personality scores to become more similar to counselor scores after token economy treatment.
    • There was also a tendency for adolescent personality scores to align more with the most extroverted counselor.
    • These findings suggest a potential influence of the treatment and social environment on personality convergence.

    Conclusions:

    • Token economy treatment may facilitate personality development and social integration for adolescents with developmental disabilities.
    • The findings support the hypothesis of personality convergence between adolescents and counselors in a residential setting.
    • Further research is recommended to explore these personality dynamics and intervention effectiveness.

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