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Obsessionality and reversal theory

D Fontana

    The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Obsessional traits link to goal-focused telic dominance. Obsessional symptoms may arise from switching between telic and diversion-focused paratelic dominance states. This study cautiously supports the hypothesis in normal subjects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Personality Studies

    Background:

    • Obsessionality is a complex construct.
    • Understanding its relationship with goal-directed states is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the link between obsessional traits and telic dominance.
    • To explore the association between obsessional symptoms and vacillation between telic and paratelic dominance.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized questionnaire methods.
    • Employed normal subjects for the study.

    Main Results:

    • Obsessional traits showed a relationship with telic dominance.
    • Obsessional symptoms were linked to extreme vacillation between telic and paratelic dominance.
    • The hypothesis received cautious support.

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    Conclusions:

    • Suggests a nuanced relationship between obsessionality and goal-directed behaviors.
    • Highlights the potential role of dominance state vacillation in obsessional symptoms.