Interpersonal patterns in close relationships: The role of sociotropy–autonomy

Abstract

Sociotropy and autonomy are conceptualized as two personality dimensions that relate to an individual's vulnerability to depression. Sociotropy is characterized as an excessive investment in interpersonal relationships and autonomy is characterized as an excessive concern with personal achievement and control over the environment. The present research project consisted of two studies examining the relationships between sociotropy-autonomy and interpersonal patterns in close relationships. Data collected via self-report and behavioural observations suggested that highly sociotropic individuals have a tendency to be high in control and low in affiliation towards individuals who are close to them. In contrast, the data suggested that highly autonomous individuals may be low in both control and affiliation towards people who are close to them. These findings are discussed in the context of the literature regarding the interpersonal characteristics of sociotropic and autonomous individuals.

Autonomy as a Prospective Predictor of Perceived Burdensomeness and Thwarted Belongingness Through Symptoms of Depression

“…Past research has demonstrated that sociotropy is related to sensitivity in social relationships, as well as mistrusting and resenting a romantic partner during discussions regarding conflict (Lynch, Robins, & Morse, 2001; Otani et al., 2012). Individuals who display high levels of autonomy tend to avoid social situations and lack assertiveness (Sato & Gonzalez, 2009; Sato & McCann, 2007). Two studies have shown that a highly autonomous personality style is related to less smiling, attention to a study confederate, helpfulness, and more cold and unresponsive behaviors toward others (Bieling & Alden, 2001; Sato & Gonzalez, 2009).…”

“…Individuals who display high levels of autonomy tend to avoid social situations and lack assertiveness (Sato & Gonzalez, 2009; Sato & McCann, 2007). Two studies have shown that a highly autonomous personality style is related to less smiling, attention to a study confederate, helpfulness, and more cold and unresponsive behaviors toward others (Bieling & Alden, 2001; Sato & Gonzalez, 2009).…”

Propiedades psicométricas de un Stroop emocional computarizado para evaluar vulnerabilidad cognitiva

“…Schrier et al, 2010). Estas variaciones culturales pueden estar relacionadas con las cogniciones sociales relativas a la dimensión de autonomía en cuanto a la condición inherente de desempeño durante la ejecución de la tarea, o el papel que cada cultura brinda a las relaciones interpersonales, por las cuales pueden solaparse las medidas de sociotropía con las de autonomía, en especial cuando hay malestar emo- cional en participantes con personalidad sociotrópica quienes suelen incrementar sus comportamientos autonómicos en estas situaciones (Iancovello, Grant, Alloy, & Abramson, 2009;Sato & González, 2009). Estas diferencias pueden ser identificadas en futuros estudios con diferentes muestras y condiciones de asignación grupal, llevando a cabo pruebas de invarianza métrica y factorial del modelo estructural resultante (Byrne, Shavelson, & Muthen, 1989).…”

Kişilik Özelliklerinin Bir Girişimcilik Boyutu Olan Denetim Odağı Üzerindeki Etkisi

“…Çünkü sosyotropik bireylerin olumlu kendilik imgelerini sürdürebilmeleri, kendileri için önemli olan kişiler tarafından sevilmelerine, sayılmalarına, onaylanmalarına ve önemsenmelerine bağlıdır (Otacıoğlu, 2008). Kişilerarası ilişkilerde algılanan kayıp veya reddedilme bu tür insanlarda depresyona yol açabilir (Sato ve Gonzalez, 2009;Doğan, 2010;Kabakçı, 2001). Sosyotropik özelliği yüksek olan kişiler ortak faaliyetlere girişmeyi ve başkalarına yardım etmeyi severler (Beck, 1987); başkaları tarafından kullanılmaya yatkındırlar ve fazla inatçı değildirler.…”