TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessment of coping strategies, social support, and general health status in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
AU - Kvam, S. H.
AU - Lyons, J. S.
PY - 1991/4
Y1 - 1991/4
N2 - This study examined 51 individuals (30 men, 21 women) who participated in an outpatient diabetes education program. Participants with higher perceived support by friends and problem-solving coping strategies were healthier, while those exhibiting a wish-fulfillment coping style were less healthy. Perceived family social support was much greater for Type II (noninsulin-dependent) individuals than for Type I (insulin-dependent) individuals. Men perceived greater family support, were more likely to use problem-solving coping, and were healthier than women; however, both wish fulfillment and detachment coping were more prevalent in women. Perceived support from family and friends increased with education. Implications for diabetes education programs are also introduced.
AB - This study examined 51 individuals (30 men, 21 women) who participated in an outpatient diabetes education program. Participants with higher perceived support by friends and problem-solving coping strategies were healthier, while those exhibiting a wish-fulfillment coping style were less healthy. Perceived family social support was much greater for Type II (noninsulin-dependent) individuals than for Type I (insulin-dependent) individuals. Men perceived greater family support, were more likely to use problem-solving coping, and were healthier than women; however, both wish fulfillment and detachment coping were more prevalent in women. Perceived support from family and friends increased with education. Implications for diabetes education programs are also introduced.
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U2 - 10.2466/pr0.1991.68.2.623
DO - 10.2466/pr0.1991.68.2.623
M3 - Article
C2 - 1862195
AN - SCOPUS:0026147252
SN - 0033-2941
VL - 68
SP - 623
EP - 632
JO - Psychological Reports
JF - Psychological Reports
IS - 2
ER -