Abstract
Symptom reduction and improvements in skills for transition after psychodynamic therapy in young adults: the role of reflectivity
The study focused on the skills that are essential for a successful transition into adulthood and examines the role reflective functioning plays hereby. Young adults seeking psychological help have greater difficulty setting and pursuing goals; a psychodynamic therapy that promotes reflective functioning could facilitate the transition. The results of 50 patients show that there was not only a significant decrease in symptoms, but also a significant improvement in planning, decision-making and mentalization. However, the improved mentalization skills only had a predictive value in the male patients. The findings encourage the use of psychotherapeutic interventions to improve skills that can facilitate coping with developmental challenges.
The study focused on the skills that are essential for a successful transition into adulthood and examines the role reflective functioning plays hereby. Young adults seeking psychological help have greater difficulty setting and pursuing goals; a psychodynamic therapy that promotes reflective functioning could facilitate the transition. The results of 50 patients show that there was not only a significant decrease in symptoms, but also a significant improvement in planning, decision-making and mentalization. However, the improved mentalization skills only had a predictive value in the male patients. The findings encourage the use of psychotherapeutic interventions to improve skills that can facilitate coping with developmental challenges.
| Translated title of the contribution | Symptom reduction and improvements in transition skills after psychodynamic therapy in young adults |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 361-371 |
| Journal | PDP - Psychodynamische Psychotherapie |
| Volume | November |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| State | Published - 1 Nov 2021 |