The effectiveness of psychodynamic career counselling: a randomised control trial on the PICS programme

Caputo, Andrea; Fregonese, Chiara; Langher, Viviana

doi:10.1080/14753634.2020.1745676

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“…The present study may contribute to overcoming the limited advancement of object relations theory in the research context of infertility issues, by providing an empirical basis for the psychodynamic construct of reparation in line with previous studies (Caputo et al, 2020b ). This may allow researchers to consider the role of symbolic and unconscious dimensions intertwined with the subjective experience of infertility and the mourning process of the loss of one's generative function.…”

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“…The denial of the loss acts as a way to alleviate emotional distress, by preserving the ego's integrity and the hope to remedy in achieving the desired object (Caputo et al, 2020a ). However, the lack of authentic concern and painful feelings may fuel unrealistic confidence and grandiose delusions that result to be ineffective in the long run (Caputo et al, 2020b ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…On the one hand, there is a sense of grandiosity in pursuing the ambitious mission of realizing the couple's procreative dream beyond the limits of nature and rehabilitating patients' image, according to a restorative sense of justice (Castellano et al, 2011 ; Fedele et al, 2020 ). Indeed, also care professionals may resort to manic reparation to confirm that they have sufficient abilities to repair damage in others, as to defend themselves against their fear to failure (Caputo et al, 2020b ; Caputo, 2020 ; Roberts, 1994 ). However, on the other hand, since curing infertility is often not possible (Pfeffer, 1993 ), professionals may experience feelings of frustration, powerlessness, and uselessness, with negative implications in terms of heightened care burden and professional identity (Fedele et al, 2020 ).…”

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The need to restore generative identity in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology: Development and psychometric validation of the fertility reparation inventory

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Objective This study described the development and psychometric evaluation of the fertility reparation inventory, providing measures of manic and expiatory reparation as symbolic dynamics of restoring one's procreative and generative identity through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Methods Two cross‐sectional studies were conducted on female patients undergoing ART (N = 150) and women from the general population (N = 250), respectively. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis assessed construct validity and reliability. Pearson's bivariate correlations were used to provide convergent evidence of validity with omnipotence, perceived infertility‐related stress, anxiety, depression, need for reparation, fear of punishment, and hope. Results The results confirmed a two‐factor solution of the 12‐item instrument, with adequate fit, a very good internal consistency, and well‐supported forms of convergent validity. Conclusion This study provides a meaningful psychodynamic contribution, in both theoretical and empirical terms, for the understanding of emotional dynamics and psychological issues underlying the demand for ART.

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“…The second factor deals with the tendency to repair patients’ integrity as “persons” since diabetes is a chronic and disabling condition involving ongoing psychological adjustment due to the impossibility to restore a completely healthy state [ 32 ]. Healthcare providers are thus faced with a potential empathic identification with care recipients, which may lead to a continuous effort to repair patients’ damaged self in symbolic terms [ 33 – 35 ]. Moreover, since diabetes care consists in a challenging step-by-step path involving monitoring and adherence to medical treatment, patients may enact denial strategies to handle disease related burden that prevent them from adopting self-care behaviors [ 10 , 32 ].…”

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Understanding care relationships in diabetes practice: A psychodynamic interview-based exploratory study

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Objective To explore the subjective experience of physicians working in diabetic settings about their care relationships in order to find some unique clues contributing to physician professional health and capacity to manage patients’ adherence. Research design and methods An interview-based exploratory study has been carried out involving 18 physicians (77.8% female) with at least 3 years of clinical practice in diabetes care. In-depth interviews about the emotional experience with patients with diabetes were conducted and audio recorded. Interviews transcripts were analyzed through a computer-based text analysis which allowed the identification of thematic domains (Cluster Analysis) and latent factors (Correspondence Analysis) viewed through a psychodynamic and constructivist lens. Results Six thematic domains emerged respectively referring to: Concern (8.43%), Control (14.42%), Ambivalence (22.08%), Devotion (22.49%), Guilt (19.29%) and Strive for Achievement (13.30%). Moreover, three latent dimensions were taken into account, which explained 69.20% of data variance: Affect Repression (28.50%), Tendency to Repair (22.70%) and Anxiety Pattern (18.00%). Conclusions Overall, the results of the present study confirm the challenging nature of diabetes care. In particular, physicians ongoing effort to restore patients’ psychological integrity in chronic condition constitute the most novel finding above all. In this regard, the need for emotional labor in physicians’ education and training is suggested in order to both prevent burnout symptoms (e.g. depersonalization) and promote shared decision making in care relationships. However, findings should be treated as preliminary given the convenience nature of the sample and its reduced size.

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“…Concerning Europe, this finding is quite surprising considering the historical tradition of psychoanalysis in Austria and its later British and French developments, which have constituted meaningful reference theoretical frameworks worldwide. It should also be acknowledged the lack of qualitative or quantitative research studies among the retrieved publications, which may be more widely related to well‐known problems of operationalization and measurement in psychodynamic tradition (Caputo, Fregonese, & Langher, 2020a, 2020b; Nannini, Caputo, Marchini, Martino, & Langher, 2019). Instead, these publications generally deal with case presentations allowing to integrate the theoretical discussion with examples drawn from intervention programs or experiences.…”

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A systematic review of psychodynamic theories in community psychology: Discovering the unconscious in community work

Caputo

Tomai

2020

Journal Community Psychology

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The aim of this systematic review is to provide a narrative synthesis of the peer‐reviewed literature regarding the role of psychodynamics in community psychology. The authors screened 301 records on the topic, found in major citation databases (Scopus and Web of Science) without time or language restrictions. Ten articles addressing the review question were identified, showing the contributions of interpersonal psychoanalysis, Adlerian psychology, the Tavistock psychodynamic model, and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Several points of synergy between community psychology and psychodynamics were outlined mainly concerning empowerment theory, preventative and ecological perspective, power, and social order. Besides, the view on the community life, the role of emotion, and the conceptualization of the unconscious domain are discussed. Implications for community interventions are highlighted, regarding clients' demands, the role of community practitioners, and the use of transference/countertransference in consultative work. Limitations and future directions are also considered.

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The effectiveness of psychodynamic career counselling: a randomised control trial on the PICS programme

Cited by 8 publications

References 49 publications

The need to restore generative identity in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology: Development and psychometric validation of the fertility reparation inventory

The need to restore generative identity in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology: Development and psychometric validation of the fertility reparation inventory

Understanding care relationships in diabetes practice: A psychodynamic interview-based exploratory study

A systematic review of psychodynamic theories in community psychology: Discovering the unconscious in community work

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