In:
Journal of Health Psychology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 9, No. 5 ( 2004-09), p. 677-695
Abstract:
Using a daily process methodology, the current study examined the role of social support in coping and pain severity among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Seventy-three adults with RA completed a structured record twice daily for one week on pain severity, pain coping, satisfaction with support and disappointment in support. Findings suggested that support influenced pain indirectly, by encouraging the use of specific coping strategies, as well as impacting coping effectiveness. Satisfaction with support was associated with adaptive and maladaptive coping, while disappointment was associated with maladaptive coping. Findings highlight the importance of close others in promoting adaptive coping strategies.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1359-1053
,
1461-7277
DOI:
10.1177/1359105304045381
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2021897-7
SSG:
5,2