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The study of interpersonal problems: a Leary legacy
1Department of Psychology, Stanford University, CA 94305-2130, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|April 1, 1996
Summary
The Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP) helps identify relationship issues. Problems in the "exploitable" area resolve best in therapy, while "dominating" or "cold" issues are more persistent.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- The Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP) assesses interpersonal difficulties based on Leary's theory.
- Interpersonal problems are conceptualized within a two-dimensional model, divided into eight octants.
Observation:
- The IIP identifies dysfunctional interpersonal patterns.
- It also identifies problems frequently discussed and easily treated in brief dynamic psychotherapy.
Findings:
- Problems in the "exploitable" octant show the most frequent improvement.
- Problems in the "dominating," "vindictive," and "cold" octants are less responsive to treatment.
- Adult attachment styles correlate with specific types of interpersonal problems.
Implications:
- Understanding interpersonal dynamics and attachment styles can inform therapeutic interventions.
- Identifying specific problem octants may guide treatment focus for better outcomes.
- This research contributes to the understanding of interpersonal psychology and therapeutic efficacy.