Resumen

GALOR, Sharon  y  HENTSCHEL, Uwe. The use of defense mechanisms as coping tools by PTSD and depressed Israeli veterans. Subj. procesos cogn. [online]. 2013, vol.17, n.1, pp.159-174. ISSN 1852-7310.

Objective: to detect the defense mechanisms corresponding to PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) and depressed Israeli veterans and control group. Sample: 155 participants: control group (N=55), depressed veterans (N=39). veterans suffering from PTSD (N=61). Instruments: PTSD questionnaire, version for civilians, Hamilton scale. Questionnaire of Depressive Experiences (QDE), Life style index (LSI). Result: different combinations of defense mechanisms were detected in each of the studied groups. The group of the depressed reports greater use of regression, projection and reaction formation than the control group. Accordingly, the diagnosed groups use different defense mechanisms from those of the control group, therefore confirming the hypothesis. The individuals manifesting TEPT use intellectualization more than the depressed ones, so the hypothesis that there are differences between these two groups can be maintained.

Palabras clave : Defense mechanisms; Veterans; PTSD; Depression.

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