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IV. Despooking Defective Communication

A Theoretical Model for Assessing Ego States

Pages 287-289
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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Several studies have been conducted to establish the validity of the ego state constructs in transactional analysis. Even though it has its basis in social psychiatry, the theory has not been sufficiently investigated in light of social psychological research. A multi-attribute attitude model was employed as a heuristic device for establishing the utility of the constructs in clinical transactional analysis practice.

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Wayne Winkle

J. Stephen Southern, EdD, is a research associate in the curriculum laboratory at East Texas State University.
Robert L. Smith, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of student personnel and guidance at East Texas State University.
Wayne Winkle is a doctoral student in the department of student personnel and guidance at East Texas State University.