Dysfunctional Schema Modes In A Low-Income Clinical Population In A Psychological Care Center In The City Of Poza Rica, Veracruz

Abstract

Schema therapy has undergone a significant evolution in recent years, offering a highly valuable framework for elucidating the intricacies of pathological personality dynamics. This is a domain where other theoretical approaches often fall short in terms of clarity. The concept of mode plays a pivotal role in this model, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that were previously considered challenging to manage, including characterological disorders and other chronic clinical disorders. The objective of this study is to delineate the most prevalent coping strategies employed by individuals within a clinical population who applied the psychological care services provided by a public facility, namely the Faculty of Psychology of the Universidad Veracruzana, in the City of Poza Rica, Veracruz. The results indicate that females display a higher frequency of the Vulnerable Child and Angry Child modes, which suggest intense emotions and unmet emotional needs. In contrast, males exhibit a higher frequency of the Angry and Impulsive Child modes, which indicate tendencies towards impulsive and aggressive behaviors. Therefore, it can be concluded that both genders exhibit dysfunctional critical modes, but that females tend to be more self-demanding.