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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2005 Nov 10.
Published in final edited form as: J Pers Assess. 2004 Dec;83(3):235–247. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa8303_07

TABLE 1.

SASB Self-Directed ("Introject") Clusters

Theoretical Correlation of Cluster With Underlying Dimensions
Cluster Possible Clinical Description of High Scorers Affiliation Autonomy
Self-Love Enjoys, cherishes, and nurtures self + + 0
Self-Affirm Well integrated, understands and accepts self + +
Self-Emancipate Confident, free spirited, drifts with the moment 0 + +
Self-Neglect A dreamer, neglects own potential, reckless +
Self-Attack Rejects own needs, self-destructive, overburdens self – – 0
Self-Blame Feels guilty, self-doubting and effacing
Self-Control Restrained, proper, lives forced "ideal" identity 0 – –
Self-Protect Self-analytical, works to improve self, takes care of self +

Note. Descriptions based on relevant SASB Intrex long-form questionnaire items (Benjamin, 2000). SASB=Structural Analysis of Social Behavior; ++=strong positive correlation; + = moderate positive correlation; 0 = zero correlation; - = moderate negative correlation; - - = strong negative correlation.