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Dataset for: A lexical decision task for rapid estimation of crystalized vocabulary knowledge in Thai
No full textThe data collected for a study that validated a simple lexical decision task in the Thai language. The aim was to provide a simple tool in which research participants have to pick the real word from pairs of words in which one is a real Thai word, and one is a pseudoword (that looks like it could be a Thai word but is not). This tool gives an indication of an individuals mental lexicon breadth.unknow
SJT scores of human sample data (Artificial social smarts)
No full textThe data table shows the individual responses for best and worst action option and the overall score in the SJT for the human sample. Part of the manuscript "Artificial social smarts".unknow
Abschlussinterview 5. Wiederholungsbefragung 2004 (6. Welle der Berliner Altersstudie)
No full textFinal interview of the 5th follow-up survey 2004 used during the sixth wave of the Berlin Aging Study. The multidisciplinary Berlin Aging Study (BASE) was conducted by the Research Group on Aging and Societal Development of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences in collaboration with institutes and research centers belonging to the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. The study was initially directed by a steering committee consisting of the late Paul B. Baltes (chair), head of the BASE Psychology Unit, Karl Ulrich Mayer (vice-chair), head of the BASE Sociology and Social Policy Unit, Hanfried Helmchen, head of the BASE Psychiatry Unit, and Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen, head of the BASE Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Unit. The project was supported financially by several organizations including the German Federal Ministry for Research and Technology (1989–1991, 13 TA 011 + 13 TA 011/A) and the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (1992–1998, 314-1722-102/9 + 314-1722-102/9a) as well as by the institutions involved. From 2008 to 2011, it was co-sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (01UW0808). The Center for Lifespan Psychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development has led the project since 2008 and Ulman Lindenberger has meanwhile become the speaker of BASE (see also https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/research/research-centers/lip/projects/aging/base).BASE was established in 1989 to investigate questions about old and very old age from the joint and collaborative perspectives of four disciplines: psychiatry, psychology, sociology, and geriatrics/internal medicine (see Baltes et al., 1993, 2001). The initial goal of BASE (1990–1993) was to obtain extensive baseline information about old and very old age using a 14-session multidisciplinary Intensive Protocol covering older people’s mental and physical health, psychological functioning, and social and economic situation. The study design called for an age-by-sex stratified heterogeneous (locally representative) sample of 70- to over-100-year-olds. The central goal of the longitudinal study was to follow-up the core sample of participants who completed this Intensive Protocol. Extensive information about the baseline sample selectivity, assessment procedures, and cross-sectional findings are reported in Mayer and Baltes (1996; Baltes & Mayer, 1999; Baltes & Smith, 1997; Lindenberger et al., 1999).Abschlussinterview 5. Wiederholungsbefragung 2004 von der sechsten Welle der Berliner Altersstudie. Die multidisziplinäre Berliner Altersstudie (BASE) wurde von der Forschungsgruppe Altern und gesellschaftliche Entwicklung der Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Zusammenarbeit mit Instituten und Forschungszentren der Freien Universität Berlin, der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin und dem Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung durchgeführt. Geleitet wurde die Studie zunächst von einem Lenkungsausschuss, bestehend aus dem verstorbenen Paul B. Baltes (Vorsitz), Leiter des BASE-Referats Psychologie, Karl Ulrich Mayer (stellvertretender Vorsitz), Leiter des BASE-Referats Soziologie und Sozialpolitik, Hanfried Helmchen, Leiter des BASE-Referats Psychiatrie, und Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen, Leiterin des BASE-Referats Innere Medizin und Geriatrie. Das Projekt wurde u.a. durch das Bundesministerium für Forschung und Technologie (1989-1991, 13 TA 011 + 13 TA 011/A) und das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (1992-1998, 314-1722-102/9 + 314-1722-102/9a) sowie durch die beteiligten Institutionen finanziell unterstützt. Von 2008 bis 2011 wurde es vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (01UW0808) mitgefördert. Das Center for Lifespan Psychology am Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung leitet das Projekt seit 2008 und Ulman Lindenberger ist inzwischen Sprecher von BASE (siehe auch https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/research/research-centers/lip/projects/aging/base).BASE wurde 1989 ins Leben gerufen, um Fragen zum Thema Alter und sehr hohes Alter aus der gemeinsamen und kooperativen Perspektive von vier Disziplinen zu untersuchen: Psychiatrie, Psychologie, Soziologie und Geriatrie/Innere Medizin (siehe Baltes et al., 1993, 2001). Ursprüngliches Ziel der BASE-Studie (1990-1993) war es, mit Hilfe eines multidisziplinären Intensivprotokolls, das 14 Sitzungen umfasste und die geistige und körperliche Gesundheit, das psychologische Funktionieren sowie die soziale und wirtschaftliche Situation älterer Menschen abdeckte, umfassende Basisinformationen über das Alter und das sehr hohe Alter zu erhalten. Das Studiendesign sah eine nach Alter und Geschlecht geschichtete, heterogene (lokal repräsentative) Stichprobe von 70- bis über 100-Jährigen vor. Das Hauptziel der Längsschnittstudie bestand darin, die Kernstichprobe der Teilnehmer, die das Intensivprotokoll absolviert haben, weiter zu verfolgen. Ausführliche Informationen über die Auswahl der Ausgangsstichprobe, die Beurteilungsverfahren und die Querschnittsergebnisse sind in Mayer und Baltes (1996; Baltes & Mayer, 1999; Baltes & Smith, 1997; Lindenberger et al., 1999) zu finden.notReviewedunknow
Exploring the Role of Projective Techniques in Modern Personality Assessment: Balancing Subjectivity and Objectivity
No full textThis study employs a qualitative meta-analytic approach to examine the continuing relevance of classical projective techniques and psychodynamic theories in contemporary clinical practice. Projective methods, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), have historically been integral to personality psycho-diagnostics by offering insights into unconscious thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns. A comprehensive review of 46 peer-reviewed articles was triangulated with expert interviews conducted with ten experienced clinical psychologists working within Nigerian public mental health institutions. Findings revealed that while projective methods demonstrate lower reliability and predictive validity compared to structured assessments such as the MMPI-2 and Five-Factor Model (FFM)-based inventories, they continue to provide critical qualitative data when standardized administration procedures and cultural sensitivity are maintained. Meta-analytic results reported moderate validity coefficients (r ≈ .29–.40) for structured projective variables, while structured inventories consistently yielded higher psychometric indices. Nonetheless, clinicians emphasized that projective assessments remain valuable, particularly in psychoanalytic settings, trauma assessments, and culturally nuanced cases when combined with objective tools.The study concludes that projective methods should be employed cautiously yet strategically as complementary assessments within a multimethod diagnostic framework. Integrating structured and projective techniques enhances diagnostic accuracy, enriches clinical interpretation, and offers a more comprehensive understanding of personality dynamics, especially in multicultural contexts like Nigeria.peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Emotions- und Mentalisierungsfördernde Verhaltenstherapie in der Gruppe EMVT-G. Band 1: 10 Gruppenabende (KZT1)
No full textPublications on the new therapy approach of Emotion and Mentalisation Supporting Therapy EMST are available since 2021. It is a new modular psychotherapy that remains completely focussed on the individual patient in terms of goal formulation and treatment plan whereas performed in therapy groups. In the first module, attachment security is established in the therapeutic relationship. The second module aims to replace the dysfunctional survival rule as a maladaptive schema with a new permission-giving rule of life in order to reduce therapeutic resistance. The third module promotes acceptance through mindfulness. The fourth module uses Emotion Tracking dialogue techniques to keep track of feelings. The fifth module serves to promote mentalisation or metacognition in order to elaborate the Theory of Mind (Tom). The sixth module uses Piaget's stage theory to help the patient develop from the affect stage (where feelings and needs determine every action) to the thinking stage, where causal thinking and goal-orientation become possible. Finally, in the seventh module, the development from the thinking stage to the empathy stage takes place, in which a change of perspective leads to empathy and compassion (also with oneself). There are particularly many therapeutic possibilities when the treatment is carried out in a group setting (EMST-G). This book reports on this. Due to the comprehensive description of the procedure, this is a therapy manual for psychotherapeutic practice, clinic and outpatient clinic.peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Quality of Life of Outpatients with Mental and Behavioural Disorder Due to Substance Use in Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State
No full textThe quality of life of Outpatients with Mental and Behavioural Disorders due to Substance Use (OwMBDSU) at Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Aro Abeokuta Ogun state was investigated in this study. An ex-post facto survey design was used, while 365 OwMBDSU who satisfied the DSM-V criteria using Fishers exact formula were specifically chosen, Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Aro Abeokuta Ogun State which is recognised as having the biggest mental health facility and the most specialised psychiatric institution in Nigeria was specifically chosen to serve patients with this specific mental health condition. The WHOQOL-BREF (1995) scale was employed along with the following scales: social (α=0. 77), physical (α=0. 89), environmental (α=0. 81) and psychological (α=0. 75). Six in-depth interviews with OwMBDSU were conducted in addition to this. The qualitative data underwent content analysis while the quantitative data underwent descriptive statistics of frequency counts, multiple regression, Analysis of Variance and T test at the 0. 05 level of significance. According to the study, the four domains of quality of life: social had a mean index of 14.88, physical (mean index of 15.19), environmental (mean index of 12.23), and psychological (mean index of 14.17) were all high. Age (β = -.122, p<.05), ethnicity (β = .157, p<.05), occupation (β = -.200, p<.05), and educational status (β = -.144, p<.05) correlated with quality of life of OwMBDSU. According to the aforementioned results, early detection and intervention can enhance treatment results and possibly reduce the detrimental effects on quality of life. Early identification of substance use disorders should be a top priority for mental health professionals to enhance patient’s quality of life through timely and effective treatment. Given the influence of age, ethnicity, occupation and educational attainment intervention strategies should be adjusted to fit patient demographic profile.peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Assessing trust in science: Development and validation of a short scale for adolescents and adults
No full textTrust in science is vital for informed decision-making and societal progress, especially in times of misinformation. Still, trust in science remains underexplored, particularly regarding its development and determinants. To address this gap, we developed a short scale suitable for longitudinal studies. In Study 1, data from 449 adults supported a 4-item unidimensional scale with excellent fit (CFI = .997, RMSEA = .046) and reliability (ω = .835). The scale was negatively correlated with Conspiracy Mentality (r = -.37) as well as Law-and-Order Beliefs (r = -.19). Study 2 (N = 298 parent-adolescent dyads) replicated the model fit and confirmed measurement invariance across age groups. A dyadic model revealed a strong parent-child correlation (r = .66). Men had higher scores than women. This scale provides researchers and policymakers with a robust tool for assessing trust in science across diverse settings and evaluating interventions to foster this resource.peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Psychological Wellbeing of University Academics: The Role of Personality Traits and Perceived Occupational Stress
No full textThis study examined how personality traits (introversion and extraversion) and perceived occupational stress predict psychological well-being among academic staff in a Nigerian university. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted with a total sample of 200 academic staff selected via stratified random sampling across faculties. Standardized instruments were used to measure psychological well-being, personality traits, and perceived occupational stress and hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. Results showed that 43.5% of respondents had moderate psychological well-being, 29% had low well-being, and 27.5% had very high well-being. The statistical model used (multinomial logistic regression) was a good fit for predicting outcomes (χ²(12) = 94.22, p < .001; Nagelkerke R² = 0.57). Introverted staff were over three times more likely to report low well-being (OR = 3.21, 95% CI [1.89, 5.44]), while extraverted staff were more than twice as likely to report very high well-being (OR = 2.67, 95% CI [1.42, 5.03]). Staff who experienced moderate levels of stress were four times more likely to report average well-being (OR = 4.03, 95% CI [2.14, 7.59]). A chi-square test also confirmed that stress levels varied significantly across well-being categories (χ²(4) = 21.33, p = .002). These findings suggest that both personality and stress levels are important factors in determining how well academic staff cope emotionally. Supporting staff mental health requires attention to both individual personality differences and workplace stress conditions.peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Supervision as a Practice of self-critical Reflection – Considerations of a Supervisee on a Treatment Team in „Times of Crisis“
No full textIn diesem Artikel wird mit Hilfe der metahermeneutischen Mehrebenenreflexion ein Behandlungsteam aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beschrieben. Des Weiteren werden die Bedingungen reflektiert, unter denen das Team arbeitet: die personellen, institutionellen, gesellschaftlichen, politischen und ökonomischen Bedingungen vor dem Hintergrund wechselnder Herausforderungen über die Zeit. Hieraus werden Anregungen für eine weitere Entwicklung des Teams im Rahmen einer Supervision abgeleitet.In this article, a treatment team is described from different perspectives with the help of metahermeneutic multi-level reflection. Furthermore, the conditions under which the team works are reflected: the personal, institutional, societal, political and economic conditions against the background of changing challenges over time. From this, suggestions for further development of the team within the framework of supervision are derived.https://www.fpi-publikation.de/supervision/04-2025-ludwig-h-supervision-als-praxis-selbstkritischer-reflexion-ueberlegungen-eines-supervisanden-zu-einem-behandlungsteam-in-krisenzeiten/peerReviewedpublishedVersio
Materialien der Forschungseinheit "Psychologie" (1. Welle der Berliner Altersstudie)
No full textMaterials from the "Psychology" research unit for the first wave of the Berlin Aging Study. The multidisciplinary Berlin Aging Study (BASE) was conducted by the Research Group on Aging and Societal Development of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences in collaboration with institutes and research centers belonging to the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. The study was initially directed by a steering committee consisting of the late Paul B. Baltes (chair), head of the BASE Psychology Unit, Karl Ulrich Mayer (vice-chair), head of the BASE Sociology and Social Policy Unit, Hanfried Helmchen, head of the BASE Psychiatry Unit, and Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen, head of the BASE Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Unit. The project was supported financially by several organizations including the German Federal Ministry for Research and Technology (1989–1991, 13 TA 011 + 13 TA 011/A) and the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (1992–1998, 314-1722-102/9 + 314-1722-102/9a) as well as by the institutions involved. From 2008 to 2011, it was co-sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (01UW0808). The Center for Lifespan Psychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development has led the project since 2008 and Ulman Lindenberger has meanwhile become the speaker of BASE (see also https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/research/research-centers/lip/projects/aging/base).BASE was established in 1989 to investigate questions about old and very old age from the joint and collaborative perspectives of four disciplines: psychiatry, psychology, sociology, and geriatrics/internal medicine (see Baltes et al., 1993, 2001). The initial goal of BASE (1990–1993) was to obtain extensive baseline information about old and very old age using a 14-session multidisciplinary Intensive Protocol covering older people’s mental and physical health, psychological functioning, and social and economic situation. The study design called for an age-by-sex stratified heterogeneous (locally representative) sample of 70- to over-100-year-olds. The central goal of the longitudinal study was to follow-up the core sample of participants who completed this Intensive Protocol. Extensive information about the baseline sample selectivity, assessment procedures, and cross-sectional findings are reported in Mayer and Baltes (1996; Baltes & Mayer, 1999; Baltes & Smith, 1997; Lindenberger et al., 1999).Materialien der Forschungseinheit "Psychologie" von der ersten Welle der Berliner Altersstudie. Die multidisziplinäre Berliner Altersstudie (BASE) wurde von der Forschungsgruppe Altern und gesellschaftliche Entwicklung der Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Zusammenarbeit mit Instituten und Forschungszentren der Freien Universität Berlin, der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin und dem Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung durchgeführt. Geleitet wurde die Studie zunächst von einem Lenkungsausschuss, bestehend aus dem verstorbenen Paul B. Baltes (Vorsitz), Leiter des BASE-Referats Psychologie, Karl Ulrich Mayer (stellvertretender Vorsitz), Leiter des BASE-Referats Soziologie und Sozialpolitik, Hanfried Helmchen, Leiter des BASE-Referats Psychiatrie, und Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen, Leiterin des BASE-Referats Innere Medizin und Geriatrie. Das Projekt wurde u.a. durch das Bundesministerium für Forschung und Technologie (1989-1991, 13 TA 011 + 13 TA 011/A) und das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (1992-1998, 314-1722-102/9 + 314-1722-102/9a) sowie durch die beteiligten Institutionen finanziell unterstützt. Von 2008 bis 2011 wurde es vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (01UW0808) mitgefördert. Das Center for Lifespan Psychology am Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung leitet das Projekt seit 2008 und Ulman Lindenberger ist inzwischen Sprecher von BASE (siehe auch https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/research/research-centers/lip/projects/aging/base).BASE wurde 1989 ins Leben gerufen, um Fragen zum Thema Alter und sehr hohes Alter aus der gemeinsamen und kooperativen Perspektive von vier Disziplinen zu untersuchen: Psychiatrie, Psychologie, Soziologie und Geriatrie/Innere Medizin (siehe Baltes et al., 1993, 2001). Ursprüngliches Ziel der BASE-Studie (1990-1993) war es, mit Hilfe eines multidisziplinären Intensivprotokolls, das 14 Sitzungen umfasste und die geistige und körperliche Gesundheit, das psychologische Funktionieren sowie die soziale und wirtschaftliche Situation älterer Menschen abdeckte, umfassende Basisinformationen über das Alter und das sehr hohe Alter zu erhalten. Das Studiendesign sah eine nach Alter und Geschlecht geschichtete, heterogene (lokal repräsentative) Stichprobe von 70- bis über 100-Jährigen vor. Das Hauptziel der Längsschnittstudie bestand darin, die Kernstichprobe der Teilnehmer, die das Intensivprotokoll absolviert haben, weiter zu verfolgen. Ausführliche Informationen über die Auswahl der Ausgangsstichprobe, die Beurteilungsverfahren und die Querschnittsergebnisse sind in Mayer und Baltes (1996; Baltes & Mayer, 1999; Baltes & Smith, 1997; Lindenberger et al., 1999) zu finden.notReviewedunknow