Self-Concealment and Correlates of Adjustment in College Students

Ichiyama, Michael A.; Colbert, Danita; Laramore, Heather; Heim, Mark; Carone, Kara; Schmidt, Jeanne

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“…Finkenauer, 1998;Kelly, 2002). Most empirical research on secrecy therefore focuses on the secrecy as such, and abundant findings support that secrecy, independent of the specific content of a secret, may have harmful effects for the secret-keeper (e.g., Finkenauer et al, 2002;Ichiyama et al, 1993;Lane and Wegner, 1995;Larson and Chastain, 1990). Secrecy involves purpose and intent, and thus requires that secretkeepers actively and deliberately engage in behavior that protects the secret information and prevents others from finding out about it (e.g., omission, deception, lying, distraction, inhibition, thought suppression).…”

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Keeping Secrets From Parents: Longitudinal Associations of Secrecy in Adolescence

Frijns

Finkenauer

Vermulst

et al. 2005

J Youth Adolescence

122

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A 2-wave survey study among 1173 10-14-year-olds tested the longitudinal contribution of secrecy from parents to psychosocial and behavioral problems in adolescence. Additionally, it investigated a hypothesized contribution of secrecy from parents to adolescent development by examining its relation with self-control. Results showed that keeping secrets from parents is associated with substantial psychosocial and behavioral disadvantages in adolescence even after controlling for possible confounding variables, including communication with parents, trust in parents, and perceived parental supportiveness. Contrary to prediction, secrecy was also negatively associated with feelings of selfcontrol. Secrecy from parents thus appears to be an important risk factor for adolescent psychosocial well-being and behavioral adjustment.

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Keeping Secrets From Parents: Longitudinal Associations of Secrecy in Adolescence

Frijns

Finkenauer

Vermulst

et al. 2005

J Youth Adolescence

122

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“…This idea has not been tested directly; however, some findings have provided indirect support. For instance, self-concealment was moderately correlated with low self-esteem and shyness (Ichiyama et al, 1993). Similarly, in a diary study over 11 days, researchers found that students with concealable stigmas (e.g., homosexuality, bulimia, family income less than $20,000) reported lower self-esteem and more negative affect than did students with no stigmas or students with visible stigmas (Frable, Platt, & Hoey, 1998).…”

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The Role of Need Satisfaction in Self-Concealment and Well-Being

Uysal

Lin

Knee

2009

Pers Soc Psychol Bull

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The present research tests a model derived from self-determination theory to explain why self-concealment (the tendency to keep distressing personal information secret) is associated with negative well-being outcomes. Two studies tested a model in which self-concealment predicts the thwarting of basic needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which then results in negative psychological outcomes. Study 1 involved a cross-sectional design. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that the model provided an acceptable fit to the data. Study 2 involved a multilevel design. Participants completed daily measures of self-concealment, need satisfaction, and well-being over 16 days. Results supported the proposed mediation model. Furthermore, the associations between daily self-concealment, daily need satisfaction, and daily well-being were independent of trait self-concealment. Overall, the findings suggest that concealing personal distressing information is detrimental to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, which in turn predicts negative well-being.

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“…symptoms (Pennebaker, Colder, & Sharp, 1990;Ichiyama, Colbert, Laramore, Heim, Carone, & Schmidt, 1993;Kelly & Achter, 1995;Ritz & Dahme, 1996;Cepeda-Benito & Short, 1998;Kawamura & Frost, 2004). Self-concealment may be thought of as representing a certain psychological distance individuals maintain between themselves and others.…”

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Attachment Style, Self-Concealment, and Interpersonal Distance among Japanese Undergraduates

2007

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The relationships among attachment style, self-concealment, and interpersonal distance were studied with 71 Japanese undergraduates (33 men and 38 women, ages 18 to 20 years, M = 18.7, SD= .6). Participants completed a questionnaire about Self-concealment and Attachment Styles (Secure, Anxious, and Avoidant). One week later, Interpersonal Distance, which individuals maintain between themselves and others, was measured by the stop-distance paradigm. Analysis showed that scores for more Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Styles were positively correlated with those for greater Self-concealment. Scores for greater Self-concealment and more Anxious Attachment Style were also correlated with longer Interpersonal Distance.

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Self-Concealment and Correlates of Adjustment in College Students

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Keeping Secrets From Parents: Longitudinal Associations of Secrecy in Adolescence

Keeping Secrets From Parents: Longitudinal Associations of Secrecy in Adolescence

The Role of Need Satisfaction in Self-Concealment and Well-Being

Attachment Style, Self-Concealment, and Interpersonal Distance among Japanese Undergraduates

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