The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and interpersonal problems: A meta-analytic review

Title
The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and interpersonal problems: A meta-analytic review
Publication Date
2020-05
Author(s)
Janovsky, Thomas
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6600-0001
Email: tjanovs3@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:tjanovs3
Rock, Adam J
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1430-3745
Email: arock@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:arock
Thorsteinsson, Einar B
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2065-1989
Email: ethorste@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:ethorste
Clark, Gavin I
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9823-0028
Email: gavin.clark@ncl.ac.uk
UNE Id #PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE#
Murray, Clara V
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9594-7421
Email: cmurra30@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:cmurra30
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Place of publication
United Kingdom
DOI
10.1002/cpp.2439
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/28996
Abstract
Early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) have been hypothesized to be associated with interpersonal problems. Furthermore, a stronger contention is that EMSs impact negatively on, or cause, interpersonal problems. The aims of this meta-analysis were (a) to assess the strength of the association between EMSs and interpersonal problems, (b) clarify which EMSs are most strongly associated with interpersonal problems, (c) examine any possible moderators on the relationship between EMSs and interpersonal problems, and (d) examine whether any empirical evidence exists supporting a causal relationship between EMSs and interpersonal problems. A comprehensive systematic literature search and meta-analysis were conducted using the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. A total of 49 empirical studies were reviewed investigating EMSs and interpersonal problems. EMSs were found to have a moderate positive association with interpersonal problems with different EMSs having small to moderate effect sizes. To date, there has been limited evidence supporting a causal effect of EMSs on interpersonal problems. Possible limitations and avenues for future research were discussed.
Link
Citation
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 27(3), p. 408-447
ISSN
1099-0879
1063-3995
Pubmed ID
32112606
Start page
408
End page
447

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