[Interpretation/Core] SumT

Aliases

SumT
texture total
total texture

Definition

SumT is the sum of texture determinants. In core, it usually indicates how much the need for closeness, comfort, or protective contact is contributing to the current burden.

Interpretation

High SumT can suggest that the need for emotional proximity or support is active as part of the current load.
SumT belongs to the shading side of eb and can increase es.
In core, it is read first as a need or burden variable; the more relational form of that need is better explored in the interpersonal domain.
Its meaning changes with the larger context of eb, es, and available resources.

Cautions

High SumT does not automatically mean relational warmth or good attachment capacity.
SumT = 0 does not prove total absence of attachment or closeness needs.
It is useful to separate the current-burden reading in core from the relational-style reading in interpersonal.

Cross References

[Interpretation/Lower Section/Core] Core
[Interpretation/Core] eb
[Interpretation/Core] es
[Interpretation/Interpersonal] SumT
[Coding/Determinants] T
[Coding/Determinants] FT
[Coding/Determinants] TF

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.