Relationship between psychological factors and distress version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A case series exploring the relationship between attachment, reflective function and autobiographical memories in adults with personality difficulties experiencing distress.
IRAS ID
139759
Contact name
Vicky Honeyman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Research summary
The study would examine psychological factors, including; attachment, reflective function and autobiographical memories in relation to distress experienced by individuals who met the diagnostic criteria for cluster C personality disorders. The study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological factors which had been linked with other personality disorders. A case series design would be used. This would provide an opportunity to explore individual participant data, heterogeneity, individual differences and might provide valuable insight into whether findings were consistent with different theoretical perspectives. The sample would be individuals with personality difficulties presenting to Community Mental Health Team clinicians working within adult mental health services in NHS Grampian.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
14/NS/0022
Date of REC Opinion
21 Mar 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion