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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2026; 16(4): 114215
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114215
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114215
Table 3 Outcome in affect regulation and psychic functioning
| Affect regulation | Value | Effect sizes | ||
| Affect experience | Factor 1: Socialized negative affect | Z = -1.149 | Not significant | - |
| P value = 0.251 | ||||
| Factor 2: Positive affect | Z = -2.176 | Significant | r = 0.60 | |
| P value = 0.030 | ||||
| Factor 3: Intense negative affect | Z = -2.060 | Significant | r = 0.57 | |
| P value = 0.039 | ||||
| Affect regulation | Factor 4: Reality focused response | Z = -1.029 | Not significant | - |
| P value = 0.304 | ||||
| Factor 5: Externalizing defense | Z = -2.952 | Significant | r = 0.82 | |
| P value = 0.003 | ||||
| Factor 6: Avoidant defense | Z = -0.134 | Not significant | - | |
| P value = 0.894 | ||||
- Citation: Löffler-Stastka H, Narath U. Professional interventions affect outcome in depressed patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(4): 114215
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i4/114215.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114215