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Submissive behaviour and psychopathology

S Allan1, P Gilbert

  • 1Southern Derbyshire Mental Health Trust, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
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Submissive behaviors, particularly passive or withdrawal strategies, are linked to psychological problems. These findings highlight the importance of understanding submissive behaviors in psychopathology.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Submissive behaviors have been identified and are theorized to correlate with psychopathology.
  • Understanding the construct and measurement of submissive behaviors is crucial for mental health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the construct and measurement of submissive behaviors.
  • To investigate the association between submissive behaviors and psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Developed two self-report scales: Submissive Behaviors Scale (SBS) and Conflict De-escalation Strategies (CDS).
  • Conducted questionnaire studies with student and clinical samples to assess scale reliability and associations with psychopathology measures like the SCL-90-R and depressive symptoms.

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Main Results:

  • Both SBS and CDS scales demonstrated reliability.
  • A positive correlation was found between SBS and the SCL-90-R, particularly in interpersonal sensitivity and unexpressed hostility.
  • The passive/withdrawal subscale of CDS was associated with depressive symptoms, and sex differences were noted for the affiliative subscale.

Conclusions:

  • Certain submissive behaviors, specifically passive/withdrawal and inhibition, are associated with various psychological issues.
  • The findings underscore the clinical relevance of assessing submissive behaviors in the context of psychopathology.