Abstract
The study examined whether trait anxiety mediated the relationships between family patterns (differentiation of self) and quality of life. 620 Israeli students, filled out differentiation of self (DoS), trait anxiety, and quality of life questionnaires. Trait anxiety mediated the relationships between DoS and quality of life dimensions. Findings extend our understanding of the role of differentiation of self for improving quality of life when dealing with the challenges of patients suffering from high levels of anxiety. It is strongly recommended that family therapists who wish to help reduce trait anxiety and enhance quality of life should relate to specific family and parenting patterns.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-355 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | The American Journal of Family Therapy |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 8 Aug 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- I-position
- Trait anxiety
- differentiation of self
- emotional cutoff
- emotional reactivity
- fusion with others
- quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology