Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors Share a Common Predictor: the Effects of Early Maladaptive Schemas Are Mediated by Coping Responses and Schema Modes

• DOI: 10.1007/s10802-017-0386-2
• Publication Date: 2018-01-11T23:51:05Z
• Authors: Marjolein F. van ...; David P. Bernstein; Nick J. Broers; Jeffrey Roelofs; Marleen M. Rijkeboer; Arnoud Arntz
• Keywords: Disconnection; Moderation; Schema (genetic algorithms)

We investigated the relationships of adolescents' internalizing and externalizing behaviors with their early maladaptive schemas (EMS), coping responses, schema modes. focused on EMS related to experiences disconnection rejection that comprise vulnerable emotions, such as shame, mistrust, deprivation, abandonment, isolation/alienation. This cross-sectional study included a total 699 adolescents (combined clinical non-referred sample) who were 11 18 years old (M = 14.6; SD 1.6), which 45% was male. All participants completed self-report questionnaires EMS, modes, behavior problems. aimed clarify between these variables by testing mediation, moderation, moderated mediation models. In general, responses functioned mediators rather than moderators in Furthermore, regarding both problems, modes mediated effects. conclusion, although adolescent problems manifest quite differently, they seem same EMS.