Shape of the self-concept clarity change during group psychotherapy predicts the outcome: an empirical validation of the theoretical model of the self-concept change

Frontiers in Psychology

Rafał Styła¹ 

关键词: psychotherapy;    processes of change;    process-outcome research;    self-concept clarity;    shape of change;    dynamic systems theory;    assimilation;    accommodation;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01598

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Self-Concept Clarity (SCC) describes the extent to which the schemas of the self are internally integrated, well defined, and temporally stable. This article presents a theoretical model that describes how different shapes of SCC change (especially stable increase and “V” shape) observed in the course of psychotherapy are related to the therapy outcome. Linking the concept of Jean Piaget and the dynamic systems theory, the study postulates that a stable SCC increase is needed for the participants with a rather healthy personality structure, while SCC change characterized by a “V” shape or fluctuations is optimal for more disturbed patients.

【 授权许可】

CC BY