Because it is a chronic process that includes the
proliferation of multiple stressors, chronic
illness can lead to significant psychological
distress. Within the framework of a stress
proliferation model, chronic illness is a
significant predictor of such distress. The 1996
National Survey of Midlife Development in the United
States (MIDUS) was utilized for this secondary
analysis. There were 4242 adult respondents surveyed
by phone on physical health, midlife development,
and social support. Chronic illness was reported by
2095 (71%) respondents. Chronic illness, mediated by
perceived control, was a significant predictor of
depression. Social support and healthcare
discrimination were also significant in the
likelihood of depression. The current analysis
supports the premise that chronic illness is a
stressor that not only leads to poor mental health
outcomes but is associated with the emergence of
other stressors, such as distress from
discrimination. The book highlights the significant
impact personal agency and quality support have on
dealing with stress from chronic illness.
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proliferation of multiple stressors, chronic
illness can lead to significant psychological
distress. Within the framework of a stress
proliferation model, chronic illness is a
significant predictor of such distress. The 1996
National Survey of Midlife Development in the United
States (MIDUS) was utilized for this secondary
analysis. There were 4242 adult respondents surveyed
by phone on physical health, midlife development,
and social support. Chronic illness was reported by
2095 (71%) respondents. Chronic illness, mediated by
perceived control, was a significant predictor of
depression. Social support and healthcare
discrimination were also significant in the
likelihood of depression. The current analysis
supports the premise that chronic illness is a
stressor that not only leads to poor mental health
outcomes but is associated with the emergence of
other stressors, such as distress from
discrimination. The book highlights the significant
impact personal agency and quality support have on
dealing with stress from chronic illness.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.