Preliminary Reliability and Validity of the DMRS-SR-30, a Novel Self-Report Measure Based on the Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales

Defense mechanisms are psychological factors that influence emotional distress and quality of life. There are a number of measures assessing the construct of defense mechanisms, but only few available instruments reflect the gold-standard theoretical hierarchical organization of defenses. We report...

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Main Authors: Mariagrazia Di Giuseppe, John Christopher Perry, Matilde Lucchesi, Monica Michelini, Sara Vitiello, Aurora Piantanida, Matilde Fabiani, Sara Maffei, Ciro Conversano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00870/full