TY - JOUR
T1 - The dyadic splitting scale
AU - Siegel, J. P.
AU - Spellman, M. E.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Defensive splitting, a concept originally developed by object relations theorists, has proven to be particularly important in understanding the interpersonal dynamics of individuals who were traumatized in childhood. This article describes how splitting affects the couple's relationship and presents a scale developed to measure splitting in couples. The psychometric aspects of the instrument are presented as tested in small groups of healthy non-clinic couples, couples with narcissistic vulnerability, and men who batter.
AB - Defensive splitting, a concept originally developed by object relations theorists, has proven to be particularly important in understanding the interpersonal dynamics of individuals who were traumatized in childhood. This article describes how splitting affects the couple's relationship and presents a scale developed to measure splitting in couples. The psychometric aspects of the instrument are presented as tested in small groups of healthy non-clinic couples, couples with narcissistic vulnerability, and men who batter.
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U2 - 10.1080/019261802753573830
DO - 10.1080/019261802753573830
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036188213
VL - 30
SP - 117
EP - 124
JO - The American Journal of Family Therapy
JF - The American Journal of Family Therapy
SN - 0192-6187
IS - 2
ER -