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Dependency and patienthood

R F Bornstein1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Gettysburg College, PA 17325.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
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Patient dependency traits significantly impact psychotherapy, influencing treatment seeking, in-session behavior, and termination dynamics. Understanding these characteristics is key for effective therapeutic relationships and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Dependent personality orientation is characterized by traits like compliance, interpersonal sensitivity, and a desire for support.
  • Previous empirical studies on dependency have yielded consistent findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review laboratory and clinical studies on dependency.
  • To discuss the implications of patient dependency for psychotherapy process and outcome.
  • To examine patient-related behaviors including treatment seeking, in-session conduct, and termination dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of clinical and experimental literature on dependency.
  • Analysis of empirical studies investigating dependent personality orientation.

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  • Synthesis of findings related to psychotherapy process and patient behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Dependent personality orientation is linked to specific traits influencing psychotherapy: compliance, sensitivity to interpersonal cues, and seeking help.
    • Consistent findings across studies allow for strong conclusions regarding dependency's impact.
    • Dependency influences willingness to seek treatment, behavior during therapy, and treatment termination.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient dependency is a significant factor affecting psychotherapy process and outcomes.
    • Understanding dependent traits is crucial for managing patient engagement and therapeutic alliance.
    • Implications extend to treatment initiation, adherence, and the complexities of ending therapy.