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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, L.S.M. Govt.
P.G. College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Kumaun University, S.S.J. Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 901-902
Abstract
The influence of culture has been recognized by the researchers and experts of nearly every field in the present times. The present study is an attempt to study the cultural differences in the employing defense mechanisms. For the purpose, an exploratory research was conducted with purposive sampling of tribal and non tribal individuals. A sample of 24(12 tribals & 12 non tribals) was taken by employing Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT). The Rorschach defense mechanism scales were employed on the responses of the RIBT. It was revealed that there were differences in the defense mechanisms employed by the tribals and non tribals.
Keywords
Defense Mechanisms, Tribal, Rorschach Inkblot Test & the Rorschach Defense Scales.
