The Relation of Attachment Status, Psychiatric Classification, and Response to Psychotherapy.

Fonagy, Peter; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ529007

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Relation of Attachment Status, Psychiatric Classification, and Response to Psychotherapy.

Fonagy, Peter; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v64 n1 p22-31 Feb 1996

Studied the relation of patterns of attachment and psychiatric status in 82 nonpsychotic inpatients and 85 case-matched controls using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI). Preliminary outcome results suggest that individuals rated as dismissing on the AAI are more likely to show improvements in psychotherapy. Discusses other findings. (KW)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Standards, Classification, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Relationship, Psychiatry, Psychological Needs, Psychotherapy, Responses

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Adult Attachment Interview

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