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Vol. 11, Issue 12, Part D (2025)

A psychological profile series on agoraphobia using the TAT and TCI: Exploring the role of loss

A psychological profile series on agoraphobia using the TAT and TCI: Exploring the role of loss

Author(s)
Jagriti Khurana, Ayushi Sharma, Nishtha Kumar, Kalpana Srivastava and Anuj Mittal
Abstract
This case series investigates the psychopathology of Agoraphobia by analysing the psychological profiles of three individuals undergoing treatment, selected for their diverse clinical presentations. We systematically utilized the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) to examine underlying psychological and temperamental correlates.
Agoraphobia often stems from stressful events like grief; a link possibly intensified in adult males experiencing instability. TAT narratives consistently, yet variably, reflected core conflicts: a deprived environment, and a passive, helpless, dependent hero. Themes included a need for succorance, fear of rejection/loss of possession, and struggles with controlling parental authority. Specifically, the fear of loss was tied to grief, potentially fuelling the "safe base" need and an anxious/avoidant attachment style. TCI profiles highlighted behavioural inhibition (Harm Avoidance) as a constitutional factor underlying avoidance. Despite common defences, their inadequacy was clear. High inter-profile variation stresses the need for more research into consistent temperamental patterns.
Pages: 250-253  |  195 Views  75 Downloads


International Journal of Applied Research
How to cite this article:
Jagriti Khurana, Ayushi Sharma, Nishtha Kumar, Kalpana Srivastava, Anuj Mittal. A psychological profile series on agoraphobia using the TAT and TCI: Exploring the role of loss. Int J Appl Res 2025;11(12):250-253. DOI: 10.22271/allresearch.2025.v11.i12d.13248
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