Relationship between pathogenic beliefs and interpersonal problems: a cross-sectional study of Thai patients with depression. Issue 3 (16th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neelapaijit, Adam; Wongpakaran, Tinakon; Wongpakaran, Nahathai; Thongpibul, Kulvadee; Wedding, Danny
• Is Part Of: Mental health, religion & culture. Volume 21:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 262
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2018-03-16
• Subjects: Pathogenic belief -- interpersonal problems -- depressive disorder -- control-mastery; Mental health -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Religion and culture -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Mentally ill -- Pastoral counseling of -- Periodicals; 306.461
• DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2018.1469120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-4676

Abstract

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 < .01). The PBS scores were significantly correlated with the dominance dimension ( r = −.285, p < .05), but not the love dimension. PBs have a significant correlation with interpersonal problems. They correlated with the submissive or hostile quadrant of the IPC, which measures negative sense of self and disappointment in oneself in relating to others.