Differentiation of Self Mediates College Stress and Adjustment

Skowron, Elizabeth A.; Wester, Stephen R.; Azen, Razia

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6678.2004.tb00287.x

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“…Studies have also shown that higher levels of differentiation of self are linked to greater marital satisfaction among heterosexual and same-sex couples (e.g., Kosek, 1998;Montes-Berges, 2009;Parsons, Nalbone, Killmer &Wetchler, 2007;Peleg, 2008;Skowron, 2000;Spencer & Brown, 2007), and adults who report greater differentiation of self are at lower risk for engaging in child abuse and other forms of family violence (Skowron, Kozlowski, & Pincus, 2010;Skowron & Platt, 2005). Also, findings indicate that differentiation appears to moderate (Knauth, Skowron & Escobar, 2006;Murdock & Gore, 2004) and mediate (Skowron Wester & Azen, 2004), the effects of stress on coping and adjustment in emerging adults. Research investigating the impact of differentiation of self on health-related behavior suggests it may enhance physical health functioning (e.g., Murray, Murray & Daniels, 2007;Peleg, 2002).…”

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Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

2015

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This study introduces the Spanish Differentiation of Self Inventory(S-DSI) version, a 26 item measure, consisting of 2 subscales-Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Cutoff-focusing on adults (ages 25+) and their significant relationships, including current relations with family of origin.Translation of DSI into Spanish was conducted using a back translation method, with two independent teams for translation into Spanish and back-translation into English. A sample of 1047 adult men and women (living in Spain, native Spanish speakers) completed the Spanish-DSI scale and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on a randomly selected half of the sample, and results yielded a two subscalesolution that closely conformed with the original DSI's Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Cutoff scales. Results of a confirmatory factor analysis cross-validated the measure's factor structure in the remaining sample. Implications for cross-cultural research and culturally-informed study of Bowen theory in Spanish populations are further discussed. Keywords: cross-cultural research, family systems theory, Hispanic families, instrument validation, family assessment measure. ResumenEste trabajo presenta la versión española del Differentiation of Self Inventory (S-DSI), un instrumento de 26 ítems, con dos subescalas -Reactividad Emocional y Corte Emocional-, orientado a población adulta (mayores de 25 años) y al estudio de sus relaciones significativas, lo que incluye las relaciones con la familia de origen y las actuales. La traducción del DSI-R al español se realizó a través del método de traducción inversa, con dos equipos de traducción independientes para la traducción al español y la traducción inversa al inglés. Una muestra de 1047 mujeres y hombres adultos (residentes en España y con el español como lengua nativa) cumplimentaron la traducción española del DSI-R y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Se llevó a cabo un análisis factorial exploratorio con la mitad de la muestra seleccionada al azar. Sus resultados conducen a un modelo de dos subescalas que corresponden en gran medida con las subescalas originales Emotional Reactivity y Emotional Cutoff del DSI-R. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio realizado con la otra mitad de la muestra corroboran esta estructura factorial. Se discuten finalmente las implicaciones para la investigación transcultural y para el estudio culturalmente fundamentado de la Teoría de Bowen en poblaciones de habla española.

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Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

2015

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“…High achievers in a highly competitive academic environment tend to focus on achievement through competing and comparing (18) , and they are more likely to face pressure from examination or relationship problems. Academic issues (19) , family problems (20) , peer rejection (21) , and personal distress (22) affect all adolescents regardless of academic achievement.…”

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Implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in a school with a religious background: a case study

Shek

Chak

2011

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

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This paper reports the fi ndings of a case study that attempted to identify school-related factors infl uencing the quality of implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong. The case study method was utilized to investigate perceptions of the program implementers of program effectiveness, and to identify the crucial factors for program success in a school with a religious background that admits students with high academic achievement. Findings demonstrated that incorporation of the program into the formal curriculum, good administrative support, effi cient management from school, and presence of dedicated teachers contributed to program success. The present fi ndings provide insight for the implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in schools with a religious background.

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“…Construct validity is indicated by relationship found between DSI scores and less symptomatology as well as less chronic anxiety (Skowron & Friedlander, 1998). In a study examining the relationship between differentiation of self and psychological adjustment, Skowron, Wester, and Azen (2004) also found that DSI-R correlated (r = .61) with psychological functioning, evidencing construct validity.…”

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confidence: 97%