Objective. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate defence mechanisms and attachment styles in paranoid ideation through a cross-sectional design with sequential recruitment of subjects. Methods. Five hundred and fifty non-clinical subjects were recruited from university students. A psychometric protocol comprising paranoid ideation scale of Symptoms Check List (SCL-90-R-Par) to identify paranoid ideation, Defence Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40) to evaluate defence mechanisms, and Relationship Questionnaire (RQ) to measure attachment styles was then administered. Results.We found a significant predictive value of immature defence mechanisms (®=0.48; p<0.0001) and preoccupied attachment style (®=0.25; p<0.0001) in the paranoid ideation. Moreover, subjects reporting a preoccupied or fearful attachment style showed higher levels of paranoia. Conclusions. This study revealed that paranoid ideation is mainly characterised by immature defence mechanisms. A clear insecure attachment style associated with paranoia was also found. The assessment of paranoid ideation should therefore consider the role of attachment style and defence mechanisms as an integral part during the diagnostic and therapeutic processes.

Ciocca, G., Collazzoni, A., Limoncin, E., Franchi, C., Mollaioli, D., Di Lorenzo, G., et al. (2017). Defence mechanisms and attachment styles in paranoid ideation evaluated in a sample of non-clinical young adults. RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA, 52(4), 162-167.

Defence mechanisms and attachment styles in paranoid ideation evaluated in a sample of non-clinical young adults

Di Lorenzo, Giorgio;Troisi, Alfonso;Siracusano, Alberto;Jannini, Emmanuele A.
2017-01-01

Abstract

Objective. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate defence mechanisms and attachment styles in paranoid ideation through a cross-sectional design with sequential recruitment of subjects. Methods. Five hundred and fifty non-clinical subjects were recruited from university students. A psychometric protocol comprising paranoid ideation scale of Symptoms Check List (SCL-90-R-Par) to identify paranoid ideation, Defence Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40) to evaluate defence mechanisms, and Relationship Questionnaire (RQ) to measure attachment styles was then administered. Results.We found a significant predictive value of immature defence mechanisms (®=0.48; p<0.0001) and preoccupied attachment style (®=0.25; p<0.0001) in the paranoid ideation. Moreover, subjects reporting a preoccupied or fearful attachment style showed higher levels of paranoia. Conclusions. This study revealed that paranoid ideation is mainly characterised by immature defence mechanisms. A clear insecure attachment style associated with paranoia was also found. The assessment of paranoid ideation should therefore consider the role of attachment style and defence mechanisms as an integral part during the diagnostic and therapeutic processes.
2017
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/25 - PSICHIATRIA
English
Attachment Styles; Defence Mechanisms.; Paranoia; Psychiatry and Mental Health
http://www.rivistadipsichiatria.it/r.php?v=2737&a=27909&l=331727&f=allegati/02737_2017_04/fulltext/04.Ciocca%20162-167.pdf
Ciocca, G., Collazzoni, A., Limoncin, E., Franchi, C., Mollaioli, D., Di Lorenzo, G., et al. (2017). Defence mechanisms and attachment styles in paranoid ideation evaluated in a sample of non-clinical young adults. RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA, 52(4), 162-167.
Ciocca, G; Collazzoni, A; Limoncin, E; Franchi, C; Mollaioli, D; Di Lorenzo, G; Santarnecchi, E; Troisi, A; Siracusano, A; Rossi, A; Jannini, Ea
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