Glossary / Lexicon

Deutsch: Unabhängigkeit / Español: Independencia / Português: Independência / Français: Indépendance / Italiano: Indipendenza /

Independence is defined as a performance situation that is structured in such a way that the success of any one member is unrelated to the chance of other members’ succeeding. Independence also means expressing opinions, making judgments, or acting in ways that are consistent with one’s personal beliefs but inconsistent with the opinions, judgments, or actions of other group members or the group’s norms.

Description

Independence in the psychology context refers to the ability of an individual to think and act for themselves, making decisions based on their own beliefs, values, and goals. It involves a sense of autonomy and self-reliance, where one is able to make choices independently without being unduly influenced by external factors. Independence is often associated with a strong sense of self-confidence and assertiveness, allowing individuals to assert their needs and desires in various situations. It is an important aspect of personal development, as it enables individuals to navigate through life with a sense of purpose and direction.

Application Areas

• Personal growth and development
• Conflict resolution
• Counseling and therapy
• Leadership and management
• Parenting and child development

Treatment and Risks

• Therapy to address issues of dependency or codependency
• Risks of isolation or social disconnection
• Challenges in group dynamics and teamwork

Examples

• A patient making decisions about their treatment plan in therapy
• An employee taking the initiative to propose a new project idea at work
• A teenager asserting their independence by choosing their own extracurricular activities

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Self-reliance
• Autonomy
• Empowerment
• Self-determination

Articles with 'Independence' in the title

• Chi-Square test for independence: Chi-Square test for independence: Chi-square test for independence refers to a statistical test usually used to determine whether the data in a contingency table are statistically significant
• Field dependence/Field independence: Field dependence/Field independence refers to a cognitive style dimension referring to the relative difficulty or ease individuals have in ignoring background context to identify parts of a figure as separate from a whole
• Field independence versus field dependence: Field independence versus field dependence refers to a cognitive style which is probably the most well known style. It refers to a tendency to approach the environment in an analytical, as opposed to global, fashion
• Independence training: Independence training means encouraging children to become self-reliant by accomplishing goals without others’ assistance. In psychology, independence training refers to the process of teaching individuals the skills and behaviors . . .

Weblinks

• environment-database.eu: 'Independence' in the glossary of the environment-database.eu
• allerwelt-lexikon.de: 'Unabhängigkeit' in the allerwelt-lexikon.de (German)

Summary

Independence in the psychology context relates to the ability of individuals to make decisions and act on their own beliefs and values. It is essential for personal growth, self-confidence, and autonomy. Through independence, individuals can assert their needs and navigate life with purpose and direction.

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