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Oct 31, 2023 · Differentiation of self is a psychological state in which someone can maintain their sense of self, identity, thoughts, and emotions when emotionally or physically close with others, particularly within intense or intimate relationships.
A person with a well-differentiated “self” recognizes his realistic dependence on others, but he can stay calm and clear headed enough in the face of conflict, criticism, and rejection to distinguish thinking rooted in a careful assessment of the facts from thinking clouded by emotionality.
Aug 31, 2017 · There are two aspects to self-differentiation: intrapsychic differentiation and interpersonal differentiation. Intrapsychic differentiation is when we can tell apart our thoughts from our...
Feb 1, 2022 · Differentiation of self (DoS) involves the capacity to maintain emotional objectivity amidst high levels of anxiety in a system while concurrently relating to key people in the system (e.g., partner, children, siblings, friends; Bowen, 1978; Rodríguez-González & Kerr, 2011).
- M. Calatrava, Mariana V. Martins, M. Schweer-Collins, C. Duch-Ceballos, M. Rodríguez-González
- 2022
Bowen Family Systems Theory's central construct, differentiation of self (DoS), is one of the most recognized constructs to systemic researchers and psychology professionals. The present study reviewed the available evidence on DoS from the inception of the construct until July 31, 2020.
Aug 30, 2017 · Its central construct, differentiation of self, reflects the development of mature and healthy functioning, and is defined as the extent to which one is able to balance (a) intellectual and emotional functioning, and (b) intimacy and autonomy in one’s significant relationships (Bowen 1978).
Abstract. In this chapter, we review published research on differentiation of self that is grounded in Bowen family systems theory and uses the Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI), and we summarize what is known and not yet known about the role of differentiation of self in health and relationship functioning, including psychotherapy.
