APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Early Maladaptive Schemas Predict Emotion Dysregulation in Adulthood

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Brian Jayakumar
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Fernanda Covert
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

Our research examined the predictive value of early childhood maladaptive schemas on adult emotion dysregulation. Maladaptive schemas explained a large portion of the variance in emotion dysregulation. The best predictors were incompetence, abandonment, insufficient self-control, fear of losing control, dependency, and vulnerability schemas.

Childhood Adversity

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