Psychology Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
Volume
62
Issue
2
First Page
174
Last Page
180
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000253
Abstract
In this article, a program of research is described, which began with a focus on depression. A number of studies have demonstrated that negative self-schemas, particularly for interpersonal content, are well organized and appear to represent stable vulnerability factors for depression. Fortunately, this negative interpersonal structure is also modifiable through effective treatments (both psychological and pharmacological). An important extension of this research has involved investigating the impact of schemas on interpersonal phenomena (e.g., excessive reassurance seeking) and the formation of schemas about others (e.g., romantic partners). The dyadic partner-schema model, which articulates how self- and partner-schemas impact relationship functioning, is introduced, and some empirical findings related to this conceptualization are highlighted. The impact of social connectedness to mental and physical well-being is also described. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
