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Self-perception and adolescent psychopathology: a clinical-developmental perspective

D W Evans1, G G Noam, D Wertlieb

  • 1Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent psychiatric inpatients reported lower self-perception in key areas compared to nonpatients. Negative self-perception strongly correlates with adolescent psychopathology, suggesting implications for treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent psychopathology is a significant concern.
  • Self-perception plays a crucial role in adolescent development.
  • Understanding the link between self-perception and mental health is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between self-perception and adolescent psychopathology.
  • To compare self-perception domains in psychiatric inpatients versus nonpatients.
  • To explore the differentiation of self-perceptions in adolescents with and without psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed nine domains of self-perception.
  • Compared self-ratings between adolescent psychiatric inpatients and a nonpatient control group.

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  • Correlated self-perception ratings with psychopathology symptom reports.

    • Main Results:

    • Inpatients reported significantly lower self-perception in four domains.
    • Negative self-perception was strongly correlated with higher levels of psychopathology.
    • Inpatients exhibited less differentiated self-perceptions compared to nonpatients.

    Conclusions:

    • A clear link exists between negative and undifferentiated self-perception and adolescent psychopathology.
    • Findings have implications for developmental assessments in at-risk youth.
    • Clinical interventions targeting self-perception may benefit adolescent mental health treatment.