Interpersonal Relationship Problems Research Articles

Suicide from intimate partner and other relationship conflicts: demographic and clinical correlates’

Background A significant portion of suicides are precipitated by interpersonal relationship problems. Aims To examine demographic and clinical correlates of any intimate partner conflicts (IPC) and other interpersonal conflicts (OPC) as suicide precipitants. Methods We analyzed data on 92,805 (72,628 male; 20,177 female) adult suicide decedents from the 2017 to 2019 U.S. National Violent Death Reporting System, using multinomial and binary logistic regression models. We included case examples from coroners/medical examiner (CME) and law enforcement (LE) agency reports. Results Of all decedents, 23.6% had IPC and 8.0% had OPC as a suicide precipitant. Compared to those without any relationship conflict, those who had IPC or OPC were younger and more likely to have had previous suicide attempt(s), alcohol/other substance use problems, and job/finance/housing and legal problems. Compared to those with OPC, those with IPC were more likely to be male and Hispanic and had higher odds of previous suicide attempt, depression diagnosis, alcohol problems, and more acute crises. CME/LE reports showed distress of divorce/break-up, other life stressors, prior suicide attempt(s), alcohol/other substance involvement, and/or loss of family support. Conclusions Access to behavioral health treatment for those at risk of suicide in the face of IPC or OPC is essential for suicide prevention.

Problems of High School Students in Interpersonal Relationships

The article presents the current situation of problems faced by high school students in interpersonal relationships. The research sample includes 790 students in grades 10, 11 and 12 at 6 high schools in Hanoi. Research results show that the majority of high school students rate themselves as having few problems (difficulties) in interpersonal relationships. The most common interpersonal problems students face are related to lack of social skills, teamwork, and adapting to new (changing) social environments. Students also rarely have interpersonal problems with teachers. The survey results also found a number of factors that significantly affect the expression level of interpersonal problems of students. This result contributes to providing useful information in early recognition of problems in interpersonal relationships, and as a reliable database when developing educational solutions to improve students’ problem solving capacity in the interpersonal interactions.

Stressors and Coping Strategies for Junior College Students in Maritime Boarding College

One of the challenges encountered by the first year students of boarding universities is having a transition period for adapting to the needs and requirements in their new environments. Inability to make a self-adaptation can lead to unbalanced situation that results in academic, environmental, and interpersonal relationship problems as well as inner-self problems of the individuals. This study is aimed at closely viewing the stressors experienced by the students in the first year of their study, particularly during the first three months of their lives in the new environments and knowing the strategies taken by the individuals to encounter the stressors in order to anticipate the possible effects in the near future. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach for exploring or depicting the images of stressors encountered by the students in the first three months of living in a boarding house and how they determine the coping to encounter the stressors. The results show that the stressors experienced by the students consisted of intrapersonal stressors (62.59%), interpersonal stressors (17.65%), environmental stressors (14.35%), and academic stressors (5.41%). The students tend to face the stressors by focusing on the problems (53.17%) and the emotions (46.38%). Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the mist dominant stressor is the one that is related to the students' individuals.

Hypothesized model of the relationship between affective behaviour, emotional intelligence and success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise

PurposeMany youths are out-of-school with few having the basic sustainable skills to earn a living. Some of the engaged ones have interpersonal relationship and other problems that can sustain the successes of their business. Therefore, this study is set to investigate the relationship between affective behaviour, emotional intelligence and success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise.Design/methodology/approachPurposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Of the total, 350 out-of-school youths who are engaged in cell phone maintenance enterprise in computer village Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, were used as a sample, but 292 samples with completely filled research instrument were used for the study. Data collected were validated through the principal component analysis and the hypothesis tested through the confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS and SPSS.FindingsThe result of the study showed that affective behaviour and social skills do not necessarily predict but self-motivation predicts the career success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise. Self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness and emotional receptivity significantly influence affective behaviour towards success in their chosen career.Practical implicationsThis study enhances the cell phone maintenance association or group to adopt the participation of on-the-job training of their members to help them build good relationship and self-esteem. The training will improve their emotional intelligence and further enhance the creation of a formidable emotional intelligent workplace team.Social implicationsThe study affirms that the constructs of emotional intelligence are predictors of career success among out-of-school cell phone maintenance. It boosts their moral and psychological behaviours towards building good customer relationship which culminates into success in their career area. This study also motivates the out-of-school youths that success is multifaceted that involves building adequate personal and social relationship within the circle of their co-maintenance personnel and customers.Originality/valueThis study showed that success in any chosen career involves adequate training, inter- and intra-personal relationship and building adequate emotional intelligence to overcome the varying challenges that may be encountered. Also it indicated that personal development in a chosen career is essential and career successes can be built around personal goal orientation rather than building it in circle of people around. The study does not totally neglect social relationship because no man can live and succeed in isolation.

Альтернатива вирішення міжособистісних конфліктів принципу «око за око»

The relevance of the research topic lies in the stereotypical perception of the biblical Old Testament concept of revenge, and its interpretations for modern times. The article examines the conflict as a sociocultural phenomenon. Five interpersonal methods of conflict resolution generally accepted in society have been identified, including withdrawal, concession, struggle, compromise, and cooperation. The results of the study indicate that sometimes it is possible to change the direction of the development of the conflict, simply by looking at it differently. That is why the problem of finding an alternative solution to interpersonal conflicts of the “eye for an eye” principle needs urgent consideration. The research involves finding out what the conflict is in the social plane. The biblical principle “an eye for an eye” and its connotation in the 21st century. is considered as the key to solving problems in individual interpersonal relationships. One of the goals of the study is to illustrate that the principles taught in the Holy Scriptures are still valid today. If people paid more attention to what is written in the Bible, many unnecessary misunderstandings could be avoided. Military, international misunderstandings, unresolved interpersonal issues, etc., are realities of the XXI century. One of the reasons for this is various unresolved interpersonal issues of a social and legal nature. This type of conflict usually leads to suffering, oppression, disrespect, and other negative consequences that spoil the lives of families, states, nations, and the whole world. Conflict situations in the world are not a new phenomenon, since the misunderstanding between God and the cherub Lucifer originated in heaven and was transferred to the earthly world. This conflict is vividly reflected in the pages of the Bible. It is on the pages of the Old Testament that there are controversial situations that at first glance contradict the character of the loving Yahweh. Such controversial passages include the saying recorded in the book of Leviticus 24:20 «an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth». This study is implemented on the example of how different religions, including Protestant Adventism, understand this principle in a modern interpretation. In general, the search for alternatives for the rational resolution of interpersonal conflicts allows us to reflect on the current trends in modern conflict studies.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS' VIEW OF ONLINE EDUCATION DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD IN TÜRKIYE

The aim of this research is to reveal the views of special education teachers on online education during the pandemic process. In this context, interviews were conducted with special education teachers using the phenomenology pattern. The data of the research was analyzed by using content analysis technique. According to the results of the research, most of the special education teachers think that online education is not suitable for special education. Special education teachers encounter problems in interpersonal relations in the online education process, try to cope with educational problems, and technological problems hinder their education processes. The special education teachers were caught unprepared for the online education process. Special education teachers state that the family has an effect on online education during the pandemic process. The majority of the special education teachers think that the online education process should continue after the pandemic. According to the last finding of the study, the special education teachers believe that the online education process can become more effective by providing training to families and teachers, adapting the technological tools.

A comparative analysis of solitary suicides, suicides following homicide, and suicide pacts using the National Violent Death Reporting System

BackgroundIncidents of suicide can be categorized into three main types: solitary suicides, suicides following homicide, and suicide pacts. Although these three suicide incidents vary by definition, no studies to-date have simultaneously examined and compared them for potential differences. The objective of the current study was to empirically and descriptively compare solitary suicides, suicides following homicide, and suicide pacts in the United States.MethodsRestricted-access data from the National Violent Death Report System for 2003–2019 for 262,679 solitary suicides, 4,352 suicides following homicide, and 450 suicide pacts were used. Pairwise comparisons of the three suicide incident types were made for demographic factors, method of suicide, preceding circumstances, mental health status, and toxicology findings.ResultsSolitary suicides, suicides following homicide, and suicide pacts have distinct profiles, with statistically significant (p < 0.05) differences across all pairwise comparisons of sex, race, ethnicity, marital status, education, method of suicide, financial problems, interpersonal relationship problems, physical health problems, mental health problems, mood disorders, suicide attempt history, and opiate use at the time of death.ConclusionDespite sharing a few commonalities, solitary suicides, suicides following homicide, and suicide pacts represent distinct phenomena. Each of these suicide incident types likely have their own unique prevention pathways.

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review

Complex trauma is a diagnosis that occurs due to repetitive, long-term and interpersonal traumatic events and its symptoms are different from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although many studies have been conducted on complex trauma for many years, it has not been accepted as a different diagnosis. The 11th Edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), published by the World Health Organization in 2018, includes complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a new diagnosis, besides post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under the category of “Stress-Related Disorders”. In addition to the three diagnostic criteria of PTSD (re-experiencing, avoidance, and hypervigilance), 3 new symptoms related to self-organization have been added to this new diagnosis, namely emotion dysregulation, problems in interpersonal relationships, and negative self-concept. In this review study, firstly, the differences in the diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5 and ICD-11 were examined. Then, the history, definition and differences between complex PTSD disorder and other disorders were examined. Finally, studies on the methods used in the treatment of Complex PTSD were reviewed.

Qualitative Study: Analysis of Interpersonal Relationships of Female Students Using the Niqab

The purpose of this interpersonal relationship analysis is to make the community have an overview of the interpersonal relationships of female students who choose to wear the veil. It can be seen from the motives, factors and environmental responses to the choice of the subject who chooses to wear the veil. This study uses a qualitative approach to interpretive phenomenology. The technique used in this research uses in-depth interviews and observation. The research results show a specific picture of how the subject establishes interpersonal relationships with the environment both from a psychological and social perspective. Based on the research results, it can be seen that each subject has different problems in interpersonal relations, both from within or psychological aspects or problems from the perspective or perspective of the environment and the surrounding community.

Interpersonal Relationships and Callous-Unemotional Traits During Adolescence and Young Adulthood: An Investigation of Bidirectional Effects in Parent, Peer, and Romantic Relationships

Callous-unemotional (CU) traits, or limited prosocial emotions, designate an important subgroup of individuals with conduct problems. These traits are associated with low quality of interpersonal relationships, but limited research has investigated the direction of these effects. In the present study, we investigated the longitudinal associations between CU traits and warmth with parents, friends, and romantic partners over a 5-year span in a sample of justice-involved adolescent and young-adult males. Random intercept cross-lagged panel analyses indicated that CU traits predicted reductions in parental warmth throughout adolescence and young adulthood. Negative bidirectional associations between CU traits and romantic warmth were present during young adulthood. However, although individuals with higher CU traits had less warm friendships, there were no within-individuals predictive associations over time. Findings indicate that CU traits are predictive of problematic interpersonal relationships, and these relationships need to be considered in intervention, including focusing on improving romantic warmth in young adulthood.

Burnout syndrome among medical students in Kazakhstan

BackgroundBurnout is a serious problem in the training and professional development of medical students. However, there is no known data on the prevalence of burnout among medical students in Kazakhstan. This study aims at investigating burnout and associated factors in a sample of students from Astana Medical University.MethodsThe study included socio-demographic and personal questions, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory for college students (OLBI-S) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory-Students survey (CBI-S) to measure burnout. Statistical analyses included measures of descriptive statistics and regression analysis for evaluating burnout-associated factors.ResultsIn total, 736 medical students responded. The prevalence of burnout syndrome was 28% (CBI-S) and 31% (OLBI-S). There was a significant association between the prevalence and the level of burnout and student’s gender, year of study, thoughts of dropping out, suicidal ideation, satisfaction with the chosen profession and academic performance, interpersonal relationship problems, the decision to study in medical school, smoking, accommodation, parental expectations, alcohol use, extracurricular activities, part-time job, somatic symptoms, depression, and anxiety.ConclusionsThe factors associated with burnout were identified, which complements and expands the existing data on academic burnout. The data obtained can help in organizing psychological assistance for medical students in Kazakhstan.

Special Report: How to Work With Patients Using Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapies

Special Report: How to Work With Patients Using Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapies

EMOTION REGULATION AND ATTENTION DEFECIT HYPERACTIVITY SYMPTOMS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A MEDIATING ROLE OF INTERPERSONAL PROBLEMS

Objective: This study aims to explore the mediating role of interpersonal problems between emotion regulation and attention deficit hyperactivity symptoms in young adults. Methodology: This cross-sectional research was carried out from September 2020 to November 2020 in the city of Lahore. A sample of 1190 university students (545 men and 645 women) selected through a multi-stage sam­pling technique with age range18-24 years (M=20, SD=1.55) were given a Demographic Performa, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), Interpersonal Difficulties Scale (IDS), and Attention Defecit and Hyperactive Symptoms Scale (ADHSS). Results: The sample size consisted of 46% men and 54% women selected from BS1 (34%), BS2 (25%), BS3 (24%) and BS4 (17%). Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to investigate the relationship among study variables. Correlation analysis indicated that a significant moderate and high positive relationship between difficulties in emotion regulation and interpersonal problems (r=.56, p&lt;.001), difficulties in emotion regulation and attention defecit hyperactivity symptoms (r=.36, p&lt;.001), and interpersonal problems and attention defecit hyperactivity symptoms (r=.51, p&lt;.001). Furthermore, mediation analysis revealed that interpersonal problems partially mediate the relationship between difficulties in emotion regulation and attention defecit hyperactivity symptoms in young adults. Conclusion: This research provides empirical evidence that interpersonal relationship problems partially mediate the relationship between emotion regulation and attention defecit hyperactivity symptoms.

Smartphone Addiction and Its Associated Factors Among Tehran University Students

AimsSmartphone addiction is a new concern due to its progressive global usage. Since this phenomenon occurs in adolescents and young people, especially in students, causing many problems in interpersonal relationships, occupational and educational performances, evaluation of smartphone addiction in this population seems to be necessary. Accordingly, this study aimed to examine the prevalence of smartphone addiction in Tehran university students for determining the risk factors associated with this issue.MethodsThis analytical cross-sectional survey was carried out on university students in Tehran between 2016–2018. A study sample of 382 students from various faculties of Tehran universities was chosen by random multi-stage cluster sampling. The participants simultaneously completed a researcher-made questionnaire on demographic characteristics and risk factors, the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), and Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT). After checking the smartphone addiction questionnaire, smartphone-addicted individuals were identified, and a comparison with the non-addicted group was performed in terms of risk factors.In this study, the participants were given written consent forms. Questionnaires were anonymous and the information was kept confidential. This study was registered at the Ethics Committee of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences with a code of 1395,309.ResultsOur findings indicated that the frequency of smartphone addiction was 28.8%. The frequency of smartphone addiction in women (32.5%) was higher than that in men (23%) (p = 0.04). The highest incidence of smartphone addiction occurred in the age range of less than 20 while the lowest was found above the age of 40. (P = 0.001). The prevalence of smartphone addiction in the single population was 34.1% Vs 16.1% in married. (P = 0.000) The most prominent educational field of smartphone addicts was technical and engineering. (P = 0.007). Smartphone addiction was significantly more in internet service and social networking users. (P = 0.025) There was a significant relationship between the history of psychiatric illness and smartphone addiction. (P = 0.035) The most common psychiatric diseases were found to be obsessive-compulsive disorder (41.7%), followed by anxiety disorders. (33.3%)ConclusionSmartphone addiction has a significant frequency among university students in Tehran, associated with access to internet services and social networking. It was more common in women, single adults, and younger ages. There was a significant relationship between the history of psychiatric illness and smartphone addiction. The highest frequency of psychiatric illnesses in the addiction group was obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. No relationship was found between smartphone addiction and history of substance use, as well as smoking and alcohol.

Living on the edge: a review on potential risk factors for suicide in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that commonly persists into adulthood. Suicide is a major cause of death in adult ADHD (aADHD) patients. Suicidality is higher in these patients, in possible relationship to various clinical and socio-demographic factors.ObjectivesTo review the current literature concerning potential risk factors for suicide in aADHD patients.MethodsA research was made using the Medline database through the Pubmed search engine, with the following keywords: “adhd”, “suicide”, “risk factors”.ResultsComorbid psychiatric disorders (major depressive disorder, sleep disturbances, behavior disorders and addictive disorders) are powerful predictors of suicidal behavior in aADHD. Depression is the most frequent diagnosis among aADHD patients with previous suicide attempts. Subtype (mostly the combined type) and severity of ADHD were also associated with a higher number of prior suicide attempts. Impulsiveness, poor emotional self-regulation, recklessness, persistent hyperactivity, inability to relax, engagement in risk behavior (often found in ADHD), common personality traits in aADHD like low frustration tolerance, maladaptive coping and poor problem-solving, as well as interpersonal relationship problems, were associated with higher suicidality. Financial distress caused by unemployment is associated with higher suicidal behaviors. The suicidality is higher in females, mostly associated to self-concept, whereas in males is typically related to impulsivity.ConclusionsClinicians should be aware of the potential risk factors for suicide in aADHD patients because the early detection of these factors is fundamental to improve the patients’ quality of life and could contribute to the design of more effective treatments.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

A transdiagnostic psychosocial prevention-intervention service for young people in the Republic of Georgia: early results of the effectiveness study

ABSTRACT Background: The decade between the ages of 14 and 25 is a particularly vulnerable period for the development of mental health problems, especially of common mental disorders. Mental health and psychosocial prevention and support services for young people in the Republic of Georgia have been extremely limited, leaving a wide treatment and care gap. Club Synergy was designed as an innovative, pragmatic solution that is responsive to the needs of young people and incorporates all necessary levels of care required (prevention, early identification & intervention, and treatment) into a single, trauma-informed service that uses a transdiagnostic approach. This paper presents preliminary findings from the pilot phase of establishing and running the service. Aim To examine the characteristics of young people presenting to Club Synergy and the effectiveness of contact with the service. Methods: Quantitative evaluation of a consecutive series of young people seen by Club Synergy between November 2019 and July 2020. Demographic information was analysed using descriptive statistics. Pre–post outcomes for anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9) and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L) were analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Hundred and seventy-four young people were included. The majority (68.9%) self-referred, with referral from The Ministry of Justice due to conflict with law (23%) accounting for most of the other young people seen. Emotional disturbance (73.6%), anxiety (60.3%), problems in interpersonal relationships (57.5%) and low mood (49.4%) were the commonest presenting symptoms. Seventy-three per cent reported 4 or more adverse childhood experiences. After engaging in transdiagnostic modules, median baseline scores for depression and anxiety reduced by 40% and 45%, respectively, and self-rated health improved by 14%. Conclusions: Preliminary analysis indicates that Club Synergy’s trauma-informed model of care, based on a transdiagnostic approach, has the potential to provide an effective service to young people in Georgia at risk of developing and with mental health problems. HIGHLIGHTS This pragmatic study of a newly established mental health service for young people in Georgia suggests that a trauma-informed approach, using transdiagnostic modules, has the potential to effectively prevent and treat common mental health presentations.

The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Adult Interpersonal Issues: A Review of Effects and Interventions

This brief article investigated the impact of adult interpersonal issues caused by undesirable childhood experiences. While it is simple to raise strong-willed children, it is much more difficult to heal broken men as a result of childhood physical and emotional trauma, tragic events, the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, calamities, and others. The goal of this study was to assess childhood experiences in order to better understand the characteristics, occurrences, and effects on interpersonal relationship problems as the child grows into an adult. The researchers used a deliberate approach and assessment to investigate the links between childhood development, the effects of traumatic experience, and adult inter-personal issues. This included reviewing discussions and recommendations from a variety of academic and scientific articles relevant to the study. The findings of the justified review could help illuminate practical programs and psychological interventions for dealing with childhood trauma, as well as providing guidance for future actions by parents, educators, and others.

Вплив міжособистісних відносин на формування міжкультурної компетентності майбутніх фахівців соціономічних професій

The article provides a theoretical analysis of the problem of interpersonal relationships and interactions, which are considered in the context of the study as factors influencing the process of formation of intercultural competence of future professionals of socionomic professions. The authors conclude that the effectiveness of intercultural education directly depends not only on the formalized methods and tools used in the educational process in higher education, but also on psychological factors, motivation and encouragement, activity and belief of students in the need for intercultural competence and the formation of intercultural competence as important components of future professional activity, as well as the psychological components that accompany the implementation of the system of formation of intercultural competence, in particular such as interpersonal relationships and interactions; psychological climate, psychological atmosphere, general emotional state of future specialists of socionomic professions. Complementing the content of intercultural education with subjective interpersonal relationships between teachers and students, as well as with representatives of different ethnocultural communities and groups, allows us to characterize them as important factors in the process of forming intercultural competencies. Psychological attitude to intercultural education determines the motivation and activity of students, which involves internal approval of the need for this education, the formation of attitudes towards it as a professional necessity. Accordingly, learning activity is manifested in the form of psychological involvement in the process of intercultural education.

Moral values in Sarah Fielding's novel “The Governess, or the Little Female Academy”

This article deals with the moral values and social issues described in the school story of the famous English writer Sarah Fielding “The Governess, or the Little Female Academy”, which is considered one of notable works written specifically for children in the Age of Enlightenment. The article examines some of the components of the genre “School Story” – the traditional opening and description of the daily routine of an educational institution for girls, plot twists, certain characters, etc. At the same time, following Sarah Fielding’s ideas, the author scrutinises the issue of children's reading and the need to discuss its content with adults. Using the examples of the wards' stories about their life before school, the problem of interpersonal relations of characters is analysed – within a family, with parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, governesses and servants; whereas outside it, with representatives of various social groups. Much attention is paid to the depiction of behaviour etiquette and constant striving for perfection, as well as control over various emotions. As a result of the study, it is concluded that school stories are useful for young readers due to their topicality and positive general attitude, which allows adolescents to overcome numerous life difficulties during the formation and development of their personalities.

An examination of the help-seeking behaviors of HBCU students by gender, classification, referral source, and mental health concerns

ABSTRACT This study examined the actual help-seeking behaviors of 428 Black students at an urban HBCU to identify factors propelling students to seek mental health services at a university counseling center. In contrast to Black students’ reported reluctance to seek professional mental health services, self-referrals accounted for 39.7% of students seeking services. Despite the stigma associated with experiencing a mental health concern, students’ social and familial capital also factored heavily in the referral for services. Family problems, couples problems, peer interpersonal relationship problems, depression, anxiety and stress were major concerns influencing help-seeking. To facilitate student growth and development, counseling centers should provide transformative services that enhance students’ capacity for self-awareness, self-management, and academic success.