Relationships between Childhood Traumatic Experiences, Early Maladaptive Schemas and Interpersonal Styles


Tezel F. K., Kislak S. T., Boysan M.

NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.52, no.3, pp.226-232, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Introduction: Cognitive theories of psychopathology have generally proposed that early experiences of childhood abuse and neglect may result in the development of early maladaptive self-schemas. Maladaptive core schemas are central in the development and maintenance of psychological symptoms in a schema-focused approach. Psychosocial dysfunction in individuals with psychological problems has been consistently found to be associated with symptom severity. However, till date, linkages between psychosocial functioning, early traumatic experiences and core schemas have received little attention. The aim of the present study was to explore the relations among maladaptive interpersonal styles, negative experiences in childhood and core selfschemas in non-clinical adults.