Relationship between pathogenic beliefs and interpersonal problems: a cross-sectional study of Thai patients with depression |
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| Authors: | Adam Neelapaijit Nahathai Wongpakaran Kulvadee Thongpibul Danny Wedding |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Salaya, Thailand;2. Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;3. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;4. Saybrook University, Oakland, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | Pathogenic beliefs (PBs) are a key construct within control-mastery theory, a dynamic cognitive-relational psychotherapy approach. It is common for these beliefs to trigger interpersonal problems. The present study explored the relationship between PBs and interpersonal problems. Sixty-eight patients with depressive disorder were assessed using a 54-item Pathogenic Belief Scale (PBS), and the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP-32). Eight sub scales of the IIP-32 were analysed, along with the interpersonal circumplex (IPC) dominance and love dimensions. The PBS was significantly associated with the IIP-32 total score (r?=?.608, p?r?=??.285, p?
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| Keywords: | Pathogenic belief interpersonal problems depressive disorder control-mastery |
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