Gender Differences in Maladaptive Cognitive Schema in Orphans in Dakahlia, Egypt

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the gender differences of maladaptive cognitive schema among orphans in Dakahlia governorate orphanages. A cross-sectional comparative study included 152 orphan boys and 48 orphan girls in all orphanages homes in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt. Data collection tools included a structured interview questionnaire for personal data; early maladaptive schema questionnaire-short form (EMSQ-SF). The mean score of the total YSQ and all the subscales, except self-sacrifice and unrelenting standards, are significantly higher among females than males. Attention should be given to the psychological care of the orphans especially security, trust, confidence, and autonomy with more attention to orphan girls.

Early maladaptive schemas in individuals with and without B cluster personality disorders

“…In general, there is limited literature about the influence of gender in early maladaptive schemas (Balsamo, Carlucci, Sergi, Klein Murdock, & Saggino, 2015;El-Gilany, El-Bilsha, & Ibrahim, 2013;Peixoto & Nobre, 2015). Similarly, these findings are consistent with the predictions of theories in the fields of psychosocial development and cultural schemas (Timmerman & Emmelkamp, 2006;Erikson, 1963;Malcolm & Sharifian, 2002;Palmer, 1996;Piaget, 1970;Strauss & Quinn, 1997;Wills & Sanders, 2013).…”

“…In this field, a few studies showed significant gender differences in EMSs. These studies indicated that women have a relatively high rate of maladaptive schemas (Balsamo, Carlucci, Sergi, Klein Murdock & Saggino, 2015;El-Gilany, El-Bilsha, & Ibrahim, 2013;Peixoto & Nobre, 2015). This research is essential because EMSs are mental structures which allow people to stock up perceptual and conceptual information about their culture, and also help people to interpret cultural experiences within specific lenses in social contexts.…”

Comparative Analysis of Childhood Depression and Perceived Social Support among Orphan Girls and Boys

“…This finding was supported by Gilany et al [13] according to them orphan boys are more socialized than girls. Many cultures enhances male independence while females may feel insecure this can contribute to the feeling of social rejection among females.…”

Early maladaptive schemas associated with dimensional and categorical psychopathology in patients with borderline personality disorder

“…In fact, research on the between‐gender differences within other clinical groups (e.g., alcohol‐dependent samples) and cohorts (e.g., orphans) has usually reported greater severity of EMSs in females than in males. Greater severity of EMSs in women has been explained by depressed mood and childhood trauma (El‐Gilany, El‐Bilsha, & Ibrahim, ; Shorey, Anderson, & Stuart, ).…”

“…cohorts (e.g., orphans) has usually reported greater severity of EMSs in females than in males. Greater severity of EMSs in women has been explained by depressed mood and childhood trauma (El-Gilany, El-Bilsha, & Ibrahim, 2013;Shorey, Anderson, & Stuart, 2012).…”