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| Coping strategies and integrative meaning as moderators of chronic illness | | Author(s) | Anthony Scioli, David C McClelland, Suzanne L Weaver |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 51, no 2, 2000 |
| Pages | pp 115-136 |
| Keywords | Offers of help ; Ill health ; Adults ; Age groups [elderly] ; Cognitive processes ; Evaluation. |
| Annotation | This study contrasted the moderating effects of deriving integrative meaning (a primary appraisal process) with the use of specific, cognitive-behavioural strategies (a secondary appraisal process) in confronting stressors involving harm or loss. 80 young adults and 80 older participants with varying levels of chronic illness were assessed. Open-ended responses to recalled experiences with illness and death were coded for integrative meaning and use of specific cognitive-behavioural strategies. In young adults with higher levels of chronic illness, a greater tendency to use specific cognitive-behavioural strategies was related to higher morale. In older participants, a greater tendency to derive integrative meaning was related to increased morale, regardless of illness levels. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010403208 A |
| Classmark | QNF: CH: SD: BB: DA: 4C |
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