Dynamics of Self States: Exploring the Vulnerable Child to Healthy Adult Sequence and Its Links to Mental Health

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Keyword: Personality Traits

Abstract: Using experience sampling with 115 students, this study examined momentary sequences between Vulnerable Child and Healthy Adult schema modes, moderated by anxiety and depression. While some expected temporal patterns weren’t found, higher anxiety and depression were linked to increased vulnerability. Results highlight emotional mode dynamics, supporting schema therapy’s clinical model.

• Alon Berger (Presenting Author)
• Nitzan Wolinitz Sklare (Author)
• Elad Refoua (Author)
• Eshkol Rafaeli (Author)