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Differentiation of Self Mediates College Stress and Adjustment
Author(s) -
Skowron Elizabeth A.,
Wester Stephen R.,
Azen Razia
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2004.tb00287.x
Subject(s) - psychology , autonomy , affect (linguistics) , stress (linguistics) , balance (ability) , social psychology , developmental psychology , neuroscience , communication , political science , linguistics , philosophy , law
Differentiation of self involves the capacity to modulate affect, maintain a clear sense of self, and balance intimacy and autonomy in significant relationships. Given the central role of family relationships for individual functioning, the authors tested whether differentiation mediated or moderated relations between college stress and personal adjustment. Differentiation of self partially mediated effects of academic and financial stress and exerted a direct influence on adjustment. Limitations, directions for future research, and implications for counseling are discussed.