Suppose that Leo works at his family's business and believes he is a dependable and conscientious employee. He views himself in a similar manner within the context of his family. Leo has few other roles or social relationships. Imagine that Leo is on the verge of divorce because his wife believes he is not committed to his family and is unreliable. Leo is likely to experience a high level of psychological distress in this situation because he:

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Leo has low self-complexity, which means he has few roles or social relationships outside of his family business and familial roles. This lack of complexity in his self-perception makes it more difficult for him to cope with challenges in his familial relationships, which is likely why he is experiencing psychological distress in this situation.

Suppose That Leo Works at His Family's Business and Believes