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Journals / Scientific notes of P. F. Lesgaft University / Issue 12 / Self-concept and interpersonal relationships among patients with psoriasis
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SELF-CONCEPT AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PATIENTS WITH PSORIASIS Self-concept and interpersonal relationships among patients with psoriasis

Published in Scientific notes of P. F. Lesgaft University · Issue 12 · Pages 304–311 · Rubric: General psychology, personality psychology, history of psychology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5930/1994-4683-2025-12-304-311
Received: 02.10.2025 Accepted: 19.11.2025 Published: 18.12.2025
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Natalia Deyneka
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study is to examine the 'self-concept' and interpersonal relationships in patients with psoriasis. Research methods and organization. The study was conducted at the Samara Regional Dermatovenerologic Dispensary. The clinical group consisted of men and women with a verified diagnosis of psoriasis. The age of the subjects was 29.4 ± 7 years. The study was carried out using a testing method. Research results and conclusions. It has been found that individuals suffering from psoriasis are characterized by certain features of self-concept, such as instability of self-esteem and a lack of integration between its unconscious and conscious levels, low levels of aspiration, insecurity, and lack of independence, as well as high levels of self-respect and self-blame, and low levels of self-regulation and self-understanding. The dominant types of interpersonal interaction are "egocentric," "submissive," "dependent," "friendly," and "altruistic." Features of interpersonal interaction include difficulties in establishing contacts and avoiding competitive situations, a need for constant support and approval, and a tendency to avoid emotional closeness. Based on the obtained results, the main directions for psychological correction have been identified: stabilization of self-esteem, adequacy of aspiration levels, enhancement of self-guidance and self-understanding, and reduction of self-blame.
KEYWORDS
psychology of illness, psoriasis, self-esteem, self-attitude, psychocorrection, body image, interpersonal relationships
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