[Interpretation/Affect] S

[Interpretation/Affect] S

Aliases

• S
• white space affect

Definition

S in affect refers to the frequency of responses that use white space with emotional interpretive value. It is reviewed as a possible sign of opposition, self-assertion, tension, or distance from the stimulus field.

Interpretation

• If S is high, there may be more tendency to respond from opposition, negativism, or defensive self-assertion.
• In some protocols it can also reflect anger, internal pressure, or a need to mark distance.
• Not every white-space response is hostility; some cases reflect exploratory style or perceptual searching.

Cautions

• It should not be confused with S in the upper section or with S-% in mediation.
• A small number of cases is not enough to define a stable oppositional style.
• It is useful to see whether white-space use appears together with AG, CP, or broader tension markers.

Cross References

• [Interpretation/Lower Section/Affect] Affect
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] S
• [Interpretation/Mediation] S-%
• [Coding/Location] S
• [Coding/Special Scores] AG
• [Interpretation/Special Indices] DEPI
• [Interpretation/Special Indices] HVI

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.