Tag: Adolescents

The DAT (Drawn Apperception Test) for Adolescents

Fiorenzo Ranieri

The DAT is a projective test for preadolescents and adolescents derived from Murray’s TAT (Thematic Apperception Test). It was developed in Russia in 1990 by Sobchik. It consists of eight cards depicting stylised human figures. The poses, expressive gestures and particular arrangement of the figures allow each image to represent either a conflict situation or complex interpersonal relationships. There are usually two characters, although sometimes there are three. The test is not recommended for children under the age of 12.

When presenting each individual card, the psychologist gives the following instructions: Continue reading The DAT (Drawn Apperception Test) for Adolescents

Hikikomori – Il re escluso [The Excluded King]

Fiorenzo Ranieri

The human condition of adolescents and young adults, children and adults experiencing psychic and social withdrawal — the condition of hikikomori — has been portrayed by various artists. To mention just a couple of examples that I have personally appreciated, there is the play Hikikomori by Holger Schober, directed by Vincenzo Picone, and the fine novel Us by my friend and colleague Michele Cocchi, who sadly passed away recently, published by Fandango in 2020. Continue reading Hikikomori – Il re escluso [The Excluded King]