Esquemas Iniciais Desadaptativos em Pacientes Bariátricos

Abstract

Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMSs) are psychological patterns that involve self-defeating cognitive and emotional patterns that develop in childhood or adolescence and may be at the core of psychological disorders. Identifying them is essential to understanding why self-defeating behaviors are maintained and thus the correct treatment and specific interventions can be prescribed. The aim of this study was to assess the predominant EMSs in bariatric patients. This is an exploratory study and, for the data collection, the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ-S2) and the Sociodemographic Questionnaire were used in a sample composed of 30 participants. Data were processed in the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 22, and performed a descriptive analysis. The EMS that presented the highest score was the self-sacrifice (M = 4,72), while the lowest score was the defectiveness/shame (M = 1,6). The self-sacrifice schema is a conditional schema, characterized as an attempt to change negative results and obtain relief from a negative self-image produced, at least in part, by obesity. It is concluded that interventions based on Scheme Therapy can assist the bariatric patient.