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Fekih-Romdhane F, Fawaz M, Hallit R, Sawma T, Obeid S, Hallit S. Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the 10-item Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-10), the 8- and 10-item post-traumatic growth inventory-short form (PTGI-SF) scales. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0293079. [PMID: 38166051 PMCID: PMC10760825 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Given their clinical significance and impact on stress response and their potential malleability, resilience and posttraumatic growth (PTG) should receive greater attention as relevant constructs in clinical and research practice in the Arab context. We aimed through the present study to test the psychometric properties of Arabic translations of the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience scale (CD-RISC-10), the 10-item and the 8-item Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form (PTGI-SF) in a sample of Lebanese adults from the general population. METHODS Three hundred eighty-seven Arabic-speaking participants (mean age = 26.17; 58.4% females) responded to a self-report web-based questionnaire. The forward and backward translation method was applied with the approval of the original developers of the scales. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that fit of the one-factor model was acceptable, and all indices suggested that configural, metric, and scalar invariance was supported across gender for all the three scales. The CD-RISC-10, the 10-item and the 8-item PTGI-SF yielded a good internal consistency, with a McDonald's ω of .89, .95, and .93, respectively. Higher resilience and higher PTG were significantly and positively associated with greater cognitive reappraisal and lower emotion suppression, supporting convergent validity. CONCLUSION We preliminarily suggest that these Arabic instruments are appropriate for use in Lebanese community adults to assess different positive responses after life crises, identify people with lack or low levels of resilience and growth who might need intervention, and monitor their response to therapy. Further cross-cultural validations should seek to extend their use in broader Arabic-speaking populations and settings.
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- Feten Fekih-Romdhane
- The Tunisian Center of Early Intervention in Psychosis, Department of Psychiatry “Ibn Omrane”, Razi Hospital, Manouba, Tunisia
- Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Beirut Arab University, Tareek Al Jadida, Afeef Al Tiba, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
- Department of Infectious Disease, Bellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh, Lebanon
- Department of Infectious Disease, Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital, Byblos, Lebanon
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- School of Arts and Sciences, Social and Education Sciences Department, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon
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- School of Arts and Sciences, Social and Education Sciences Department, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- Research Department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon
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Bekelman NJ. What Do Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Need to Thrive? Perspective of a 16-Year-Old With 4 Years of Experience Living With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Spectr 2023; 37:109-112. [PMID: 38385091 PMCID: PMC10877205 DOI: 10.2337/ds23-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Horner FS, Helgeson VS, Korytkowski MT. Links of positive affect and stress to HbA1c: a prospective longitudinal study. J Behav Med 2023; 46:849-859. [PMID: 37071343 PMCID: PMC10111289 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-023-00408-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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While affect is linked to a number of diabetes outcomes, the specific role of positive affect (PA) in HbA1c remains unclear. The present study examined whether PA prospectively predicted lower HbA1c among adults with type 2 diabetes and whether this relation was moderated by stress. Participants were 123 adults (44.7% female; 60.2% White, 39.8% Black) recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Perceived stress, diabetes-specific distress, and PA were assessed at baseline; HbA1c was assessed at baseline (T1), six months (T2), and five years (T3). PA was cross-sectionally associated with lower HbA1c at T1 and prospectively predicted lower HbA1c at T3. PA interacted with both measures of T1 stress to predict T1 HbA1c, and PA interacted with T3 perceived stress to predict T3 HbA1c. Interactions were consistent with stress buffering. Sensitivity analyses attentuated findings, but robust evidence remained for PA as a protective factor for blood glucose five years later and for a stress-buffering effect of PA on diabetes-specific distress. Findings suggest PA may be a clinically useful indicator among adults with type 2 diabetes and may be particularly important for those experiencing the greatest stress from their disease.
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- Fiona S Horner
- Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA
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Villaécija J, Luque B, Castillo-Mayén R, Farhane-Medina NZ, Tabernero C. Influence of Family Social Support and Diabetes Self-Efficacy on the Emotional Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1196. [PMID: 37508693 PMCID: PMC10377974 DOI: 10.3390/children10071196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disease that is usually diagnosed in childhood, underscoring the importance of early disease control for overall wellbeing. Our aim was to design an explanatory model of subjective emotional wellbeing in children and adolescents with T1D. A longitudinal study was conducted at the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba (Spain). A total of 151 patients (mean age = 14.50, SD = 2.67; 41.1% girls) participated at T1, while 97 participated at T2 (mean age = 14.93, SD = 2.56; 39.2% girls). Participants completed a self-report questionnaire. Descriptive, reliability, correlation, path, and mediation analyses were performed. The explanatory model showed excellent fit indices [χ2 (10) = 8.62, p = 0.57, RMSEA = 0.00, 95% [0.00, 0.10], CFI = 1.00, GFI = 0.98, AGFI = 0.93, and TLI = 1.01]. The results showed significant and positive relationships between family social support and subjective emotional wellbeing and improved self-care skills. Self-efficacy presented a mediating role between family social support and subjective emotional wellbeing. Given that self-efficacy is a self-regulatory mechanism and a determinant of health, it is argued that future psychoeducational interventions could aim to improve self-efficacy to manage chronic diseases, to achieve greater emotional wellbeing in children and adolescents with T1D.
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- Joaquín Villaécija
- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Cordoba, Spain
- Instituto de Neurociencias de Castilla y León (INCYL), University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Social Psychology and Anthropology, University of Salamanca, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
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Miyamoto R(R, Ono C, Faustina K, Miyamoto K, Nakamatsu P, Lew D. Resilience among racially diverse adolescent patients with chronic orthopedic conditions. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2023:1-18. [PMID: 37359616 PMCID: PMC10127162 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-04543-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The theoretical literature on resilience shows there is no consensus regarding whether resilience is an ability; interactive process involving the individual, group, and community; both ability and process; or favorable outcome. A definitive part of the research on children's resilience featured the assessment of an indicator of resilience (e.g., health-related quality of life) and involved pediatric patients with prolonged illnesses. The present study examined resilience directly as an ability and process, and related protective or risk variables, with validated instruments among adolescent patients with chronic orthopedic conditions. One-hundred fifteen adolescent patients assented (parents/legally authorized representatives consented), with 73 completing the study questionnaire. Fifteen, 47, and 10 scored low, normal, or high, respectively, on resilience-ability (one with missing data). These three groups differed significantly on the number of years living with family, individual personal skills, self-esteem, negative affect, anxiety, and depression. Resilience-ability positively correlated with number of years living with family, individual personal skills, and self-esteem, but negatively with duration of chronic orthopedic condition, negative affect, anxiety, and depression. Duration of chronic orthopedic condition negatively correlated with individual peer support among those scoring high on resilience-ability. For girls, duration of chronic orthopedic condition negatively correlated with resilience-ability, educational context, and self-esteem, but positively correlated with caregiver physical and psychological caregiving for boys. Findings underscored the consequence of resilience for these adolescent patients, with their chronic orthopedic conditions affecting daily function and life quality. Implementation of best practices to nurture and enhance their health-related resilience will promote a lifetime of well-being.
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- Shriners Children’s Hawaii, 1310 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 USA
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- Shriners Children’s Hawaii, 1310 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, 660 S Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 USA
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Pérez‐Fernández A, Fernández‐Berrocal P, Gutiérrez‐Cobo MJ. The relationship between well-being and HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review. J Diabetes 2023; 15:152-164. [PMID: 36796311 PMCID: PMC9934956 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes has been associated with psychological problems, which in turn have been related to poorer glycemic control (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c]). On the contrary, psychological well-being constructs have been associated with superior medical outcomes, including better HbA1c. AIM The main objective of this study was to systematically review the existing literature about the relationships between subjective well-being (SWB) and HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS Comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Medline, time restricted to 2021, for studies examining the link between HbA1c and the cognitive (CWB) and affective (AWB) components of SWB. A total of 16 eligible studies were selected according to the inclusion criteria, of which 15 measured CWB and 1 AWB. RESULTS Of the 15 studies included, 11 showed a relationship between CWB and HbA1c, with a higher level of HbA1c being related to poorer CWB. The other four studies did not find any significant association. Finally, the only study examining the relationship between AWB and HbA1c found a marginally association between these variables in the expected direction. CONCLUSION The overall data suggest that CWB is negatively related to HbA1c in this population, but these results are inconclusive. This systematic review offers clinical implications, such as the possible evaluation, prevention, and treatment of the problems associated with diabetes through the study and training of the psychosocial variables that may directly influence SWB. Limitations and future lines of investigation are discussed.
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- Aida Pérez‐Fernández
- Department of Basic Psychology, Faculty of PsychologyUniversity of MálagaMálagaSpain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of PsychologyUniversity of MálagaMálagaSpain
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PERMA Dimensions of Well-Being Among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Adults: Evidence from Two Diabetic Care Hospitals in Odisha. PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12646-022-00677-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Taylor BK, Fung MH, Frenzel MR, Johnson HJ, Willett MP, Badura-Brack AS, White SF, Wilson TW. Increases in Circulating Cortisol during the COVID-19 Pandemic are Associated with Changes in Perceived Positive and Negative Affect among Adolescents. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol 2022; 50:1543-1555. [PMID: 36048374 PMCID: PMC9435427 DOI: 10.1007/s10802-022-00967-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread across the world and resulted in over 5 million deaths to date, as well as countless lockdowns, disruptions to daily life, and extended period of social distancing and isolation. The impacts on youth in particular are astounding, with shifts in learning platforms, limited social outlets, and prolonged uncertainty about the future. Surveys have shown that mental health among youth has severely suffered during the pandemic. However, limited research to date has reported on physiological indices of stress surrounding the pandemic, such as cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone that typically increases during stressful situations and can have deleterious effects on mental and physical health when chronically heightened. The present study leveraged hair cortisol concentration measurements, which allowed the retrospectiveinvestigation of circulating cortisol prior to- versus after pandemic-related local lockdowns during the first wave of the pandemic. A final sample of 44 youth ages 10- to 18-years-old provided hair samples and reported on their perceived affective well-being and level of concern regarding pandemic-related stressors between May and June of 2020. We found significant levels of concern and decreases in affective well-being following local lockdowns. Moreover, we saw that cortisol robustly increased following local lockdowns, and those increases were predictive of changes in affect. These findings provide critical insights into the underlying neuroendocrinology of stress during the pandemic and support the need for resources to support youths’ mental health and well-being during this globally significant event.
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Cervera-Torres S, Núñez-Benjumea FJ, de Arriba Muñoz A, Chicchi Giglioli IA, Fernández-Luque L. Digital health for emotional and self-management support of caregivers of children receiving growth hormone treatment: a feasibility study protocol. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2022; 22:215. [PMID: 35964116 PMCID: PMC9375279 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-01935-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Caregivers of children undergoing growth hormone treatment often face stress and stigma. In this regard, family-centered approaches are increasingly considered, wherein caregivers’ mental wellbeing is taken into account to optimize children’s health-related outcomes and behaviors (e.g., treatment adherence). Here, mindfulness and parenting-based programs have been developed to support the mental wellbeing of caregivers and, in turn, promote richer interactions with the children. Nevertheless, this type of program can face drawbacks, such as the scheduling and availability of family members. Recent digital health (DH) solutions (e.g., mobile apps) are showing promising advantages as self-management support tools for improving wellbeing and behaviors related to the treatments. Although, further evidence is necessary in the field of Growth Hormone Treatment (GHt). Accordingly, this study aims to examine the usability of a mobile DH solution and the feasibility of a DH intervention designed to promote emotional and mental wellbeing of caregivers of children undergoing GHt. Methods This is a prospective mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) exploratory study composed of two sub-studies, including caregivers of children undergoing GHt. Sub-study one (SS1; n = 10) focuses on the usability of the DH solution (detecting potential barriers and facilitators) and an ad hoc semi-structured interview will be administered to the caregivers after using the DH solution for one month. Sub-study two (SS2; n = 55) aims to evaluate the feasibility of the DH intervention on caregivers’ perceived distress, positive affectivity, mental wellbeing, self-efficacy, together with the children’s quality of life and treatment adherence. All these parameters will be assessed via quantitative methods before and after 3-months of the DH intervention. Usability and engagement will also be assessed during and at the end of the study. Results It is expected that significant amounts of data will be captured with regards of the feasibility of the DH solution. Discussion The manuscript provides a complete protocol for a study that will include qualitative and quantitative information about, on one hand, the user-friendliness of the DH solution, and on the other, the effects on caregivers’ emotional, as well as, behavioral parameters in terms of the usability and engagement to the DH solution. The findings will contribute to the evidence planning process for the future adoption of digital health solutions for caregiver support and better health-related outcomes. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT04812665. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12911-022-01935-1.
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Zhou S, Li X. Zhongyong Thinking Style and Resilience Capacity in Chinese Undergraduates: The Chain Mediating Role of Cognitive Reappraisal and Positive Affect. Front Psychol 2022; 13:814039. [PMID: 35800927 PMCID: PMC9253863 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.814039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Previous studies have suggested that the Zhongyong thinking style (influenced by Chinese culture) is associated with psychological features. However, little is known about the direct association between Zhongyong thinking and resilience and the underlying mechanisms of this relationship in Chinese culture. The present study aimed to investigate the association between Zhongyong thinking and undergraduates' resilience and to assess whether cognitive reappraisal and positive effects mediated this association. A sample of undergraduates (n = 1,356, 70.4% female, mean age = 19 years) was recruited for this study and the participants completed the Zhongyong Thinking Style Scale (ZYTS), the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), and the Resilience-11. Results indicated that the Zhongyong thinking style was positively and significantly associated with resilience. Undergraduates' resilience was affected by Zhongyong thinking partly through 3 different pathways: the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal, the mediating role of positive effect, and the mediating chain role of both cognitive reappraisal and positive effect. These findings might provide a deeper understanding of the protective factors for resilience among Chinese undergraduates.
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- Shisi Zhou
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Education, China West Normal University, Nanchong, China
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- College of Preschool and Primary Education, China West Normal University, Nanchong, China
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User-centred development of an mHealth app for youth with type 1 diabetes: the challenge of operationalizing desired features and feasibility of offering financial incentives. HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12553-022-00656-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Alavi M, Najafi M, Akbari M, Gezelbash S. The effectiveness of self-compassion based training program on resilience of mothers of children with type 1 diabetes in Isfahan, Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2022; 27:193-197. [PMID: 36237958 PMCID: PMC9552585 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_69_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background: Concerns about the complications of diabetes and the responsibility of constantly managing a child's blood glucose are stressful for parents, especially for mothers, and can reduce their resilience. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a self-compassion-based training program on the resilience of mothers of children with type 1 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial study. The statistical population of the study consisted of all mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who were being treated at the Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Centre, Iran. The study samples were recruited conveniently, 64 of whom were randomly divided into two groups (compassion training program = 32; control group = 32). The intervention group participated in eight training sessions. Data were analyzed using t-test, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) tests for between-group comparisons of dependent variables. Results: There was no significant difference between the mean scores of resilience before intervention (p > 0.05). Mean scores of resilience in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group immediately (F1,60 = 9.726 p = 0.003) and 1 month after intervention (F1, 60 = 13.146, p = 0.001). Conclusions: It may be worthwhile to suggest compassion-based training program for mothers of children with type 1 diabetes to improve their resilience.
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Deng W, Gadassi Polack R, Creighton M, Kober H, Joormann J. Predicting Negative and Positive Affect During COVID-19: A Daily Diary Study in Youths. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE 2021; 31:500-516. [PMID: 34448307 PMCID: PMC8646745 DOI: 10.1111/jora.12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to profoundly affect youths' mental health. Understanding predictors of affective responding to the pandemic is critical for prevention and intervention efforts. This study examines emotion regulation as an important predictor of youth's changes in positive and negative affect. The present study of 115 participants (62 girls, Mage = 11.77) explores the relation between pre-existing emotion regulation strategies, as measured by multi-week daily diaries pre-COVID, and youths' mean positive and negative affect levels and variability during a 28-day period amidst the pandemic, while including COVID-related worries and isolation as important moderators. The findings provide important insight into interactions between pre-existing vulnerabilities and COVID-related stressors in predicting affective adjustment in youth.
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Guse T, van Zyl CJJ. The PANAS-C: A cross-cultural examination among South African adolescents. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-018-9965-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Alivernini F, Manganelli S, Girelli L, Cozzolino M, Lucidi F, Cavicchiolo E. Physical Distancing Behavior: The Role of Emotions, Personality, Motivations, and Moral Decision-Making. J Pediatr Psychol 2021; 46:15-26. [PMID: 33355343 PMCID: PMC7798981 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Physical distancing behavior (PDB) is a key disease prevention strategy for limiting the spread of COVID-19. In order to effectively encourage it among adolescents, it is necessary to understand the associated mental mechanisms. Health behavior theories suggest that emotions, personality, motivation, and moral disengagement could all play a role. On the basis of a longitudinal study, we investigated the importance of these factors in predicting PDB. METHODS The participants were 347 adolescents residing in Italy. Data were collected in four waves starting from 1 year before the pandemic. A structural equation model based on health behavior theory was tested. RESULTS After the COVID-19 national lockdown, adolescents experienced fewer positive emotions and more negative emotions compared with 1 year earlier. Nevertheless, these emotional changes, and adolescents' personality (except for openness to experiences), were not related to the adoption of PDB. Instead, the autonomous motivation of adolescents significantly predicted a higher likelihood to adopt PDB by increasing the intention to engage in this behavior and, more indirectly, by substantially decreasing moral disengagement, which was negatively related to PDB. In contrast, controlled motivation corresponded to significantly higher levels of moral disengagement and predicted less likelihood of adopting PDB. CONCLUSIONS Messages and interventions targeted at adolescents should be oriented towards supporting autonomy, emphasizing the personal and social value of PDB. Communications should avoid the use of coercive strategies based on eliciting emotions such as shame and guilt in adolescents who do not adopt PDB, which appear to trigger off mechanisms of moral disengagement.
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- Fabio Alivernini
- Department of Developmental & Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
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- National Institute for the Evaluation of the Education System (INVALSI)
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- Department of Human Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno
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- Department of Human Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno
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- Department of Developmental & Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
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- Department of Human Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno
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Hilliard ME, Cao VT, Eshtehardi SS, Minard CG, Saber R, Thompson D, Karaviti LP, Anderson BJ. Type 1 Doing Well: Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study of a Strengths-Based mHealth App for Parents of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther 2020; 22:835-845. [PMID: 32379496 PMCID: PMC7698853 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2020.0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Background: We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a pilot behavioral intervention delivered to parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) via mobile-friendly web app. The Type 1 Doing Well app aimed to promote supportive family diabetes management by helping parents recognize and reinforce teens' positive diabetes-related behaviors ("strengths"). Methods: Parents (n = 80, 74% recruitment) of adolescents (age range = 12-17 years, M = 15.3 ± 1.5 years, 59% female, 56% insulin pump, M hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) = 9.0% ± 2.1%) were randomized 2:1 to intervention or control (i.e., usual medical care with or without app) for 3-4 months between diabetes appointments. The app prompted parents daily to track adolescents' strengths and generated weekly summaries of their teen's top strengths. Parents could access a library of text messages to praise their teens. Exploratory pre/post data included questionnaires (98% completed) and HbA1c. Results: Parents used the app for M = 106.1 ± 37.1 days, logging in ≥once/day on 80% of days. Ninety-one percent of parents used the app ≥2 days/week on average. Parents viewed M = 5.6 ± 4.7 weekly summaries and "favorited" 15 praise texts in the library. App acceptability ratings (7-point scale) were high: Satisfaction 5.0 ± 1.5, Usefulness 4.8 ± 1.5, Ease of Use 6.2 ± 0.8, and Ease of Learning 6.5 ± 0.8. Parents (n = 48) and adolescents (n = 47) gave positive feedback and suggestions via qualitative interviews. There were no significant between-group differences for change in exploratory outcomes (HbA1c, questionnaires). Conclusions: Type 1 Doing Well was feasible to deliver and highly acceptable and engaging for parents of adolescents with T1D. It may have a larger impact on behavioral or clinical outcomes as part of a multicomponent intervention protocol. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02877680.
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- Marisa E. Hilliard
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- Address correspondence to: Marisa E. Hilliard, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, 1102 Bates Avenue, Suite 940, Houston, TX 77030
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- College of Education, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Dan L. Duncan Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
- USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Choi L, Nwosu S, Russell WE. Randomized Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. J Pediatr Psychol 2020; 44:620-629. [PMID: 30840084 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsz006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of a positive psychology intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on adherence, glycemic control, and quality of life. METHODS Adolescents with T1D (n = 120) and their caregivers were randomized to either an Education (EDU) (n = 60) or Positive Affect (PA) intervention (n = 60). Adolescents in the PA group received the intervention reminders (gratitude, self-affirmation, parental affirmation, and small gifts) via text messages or phone calls over 8 weeks. Questionnaires were completed by adolescents and caregivers and clinical data (glucometer and HbA1c) were collected at baseline 3 and 6 months. Data were analyzed using generalized linear modeling. RESULTS After adjusting for covariates, adolescents in the PA group demonstrated significant improvement in quality of life at 3 months, compared to the EDU group, but this was not sustained at 6 months. Similarly, the PA group showed a significant decrease in disengagement coping at 3 months but not at 6 months. There was no significant intervention effect on blood glucose monitoring, but the odds of clinically significantly improvement (checking at least one more time/day) were about twice as high in the PA group as the EDU group. No significant effects were found for glycemic control. CONCLUSIONS A positive psychology intervention had initial significant, positive effects on coping and quality of life in adolescents with T1D. A more intensive or longer-lasting intervention may be needed to sustain these effects and to improve adherence and glycemic control.
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- Sarah S Jaser
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.,Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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The benefits of daily exercise on blood glucose levels and affect among adults with type 1 diabetes. J Behav Med 2020; 43:1056-1061. [PMID: 32385784 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-020-00158-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the concurrent and lagged effects of daily exercise on daily blood glucose level and affect among persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 199 persons with T1D (Mage = 46.82) completed a 14-day diary in which they reported on their engagement in moderate to vigorous exercise for 30 min and positive and negative affect. Daily blood glucose (BG) was gathered through study-provided glucometers. Multilevel modeling examined the effects of daily variability in (within-person effects) and average levels of (between-person effects) daily exercise on BG and affect. On days when persons with T1D reported they exercised moderately to vigorously for 30 min, they had lower mean BG, higher risk for low BG, lower negative affect, and higher positive affect on the same day as well as lower mean BG on the following day. Engaging in daily exercise is important in managing daily blood glucose and affect among persons with T1D, but can be complicated by hypoglycemia.
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Kteily-Hawa R, Khalifa DS, Abuelaish I. Resilience among a large sample of adult Palestinians in the Gaza Strip: examining contextual sociodemographic factors and emotional response through a social-ecological lens. Public Health 2020; 182:139-142. [PMID: 32305512 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to cope with persistent violations of their social, economic, political, and civil rights. This study sought to measure resilience among adult Palestinians and its relation to contextual factors (sociodemographic variables) and emotional response using a social-ecological framework. STUDY DESIGN Community-based, cross-sectional. METHODS Involving 1068 households in the Gaza Strip, individuals (aged ≥18 years) completed (a) a questionnaire on demographics and social construct, (b) 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (Cronbach alpha = .91), and (c) Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) (Cronbach alpha = .89). Bivariate analysis, Pearson correlations, and step-wise multiple regression were conducted. RESULTS Gazans scored significantly lower resilience compared to the normative mean in the general population (mean score = 75.9 vs. 80.4). Bivariate analysis revealed that being employed and highly educated were associated with higher resilience scores. Likewise, participants showed statistically lower positive affects (PA) (mean = 33.49, standard deviation [SD] = 7.5: 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.39-1.23, P < 0.00) and higher negative affects (NA) (mean = 22.3, SD = 7.0; 95% CI 3.68-4.73, P < 0.001) compared to normative means. Resilience scores were positively correlated with PA (r = .40, P < 0.001), with much weaker negative correlation with NA (r = -.10, P < 0.001). Only PA and NA were significant predictors of resilience (r2 = 16%); PA recorded a positive and higher beta value (beta = .38, P < 0.001) than NA (beta = -.089, P = 0.017). CONCLUSIONS Sumud, the Palestinian notion of resilience, is an interactive process that depends on individual assets and contextual resources. Given the political turmoil and high levels of poverty, the employment opportunities must be addressed for this highly educated population to preserve resilience. Providing accessible mental health and social support services is critical.
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- R Kteily-Hawa
- Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7M 5R7, Canada; Ontario HIV Treatment Network, 1300 Yonge St., Suite 600, Toronto, ON M4T 1X3, Canada.
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- Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine (BEEM), Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 100 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6, Canada.
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- Global Health Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Health Sciences Building, 155 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada.
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Hilliard ME, Eshtehardi SS, Minard CG, Wheat S, Gunn S, Sanders C, Klenk R, Anderson BJ. Featured Article: Strengths-Based, Clinic-Integrated Nonrandomized Pilot Intervention to Promote Type 1 Diabetes Adherence and Well-Being. J Pediatr Psychol 2020; 44:5-15. [PMID: 29982765 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsy051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective Given persistent challenges achieving optimal diabetes outcomes in adolescence, new interventions to support disease self-management and emotional well-being are needed. Approaches that emphasize adolescents' positive behaviors and attitudes ("strengths") are designed to incorporate positive provider communications into clinical encounters to encourage youths' engagement in adherence behaviors and enhance well-being. Methods This pilot study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a brief, strengths-based behavioral intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Adolescents (age 12-17 years) and parents were recruited, consented, and completed baseline and postintervention questionnaires. There was no randomization to a control group, and all participants received the pilot intervention. At the start of two clinic visits, diabetes care providers followed a semi-structured script to reinforce adolescents' diabetes-related strengths and adherence behaviors. Results Of 116 eligible families, 84 consented and 64 completed baseline (M age = 15.0 ± 1.8 years, 56% female, 69% White, M HbA1c = 8.6 ± 1.6%). Providers reported the intervention usually (95%) took <10 min to deliver. Participants and providers enjoyed the intervention and would like to see it as part of routine clinical care. Pre-post data indicated significant improvements in youth-rated diabetes strengths, adherence, burden, and relationship with provider, parent-reported diabetes burden, and provider-rated relationship with family (p < .05). Objectively measured adherence and glycemic control did not change. Conclusions This brief strengths-based, clinic-integrated intervention was feasible to conduct and stakeholders were satisfied. This intervention holds promise to have a positive impact on adolescents' diabetes adherence, well-being, and provider relationships. Lessons were learned to improve implementation and participant experience for a larger study.
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
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Luo D, Xu JJ, Cai X, Zhu M, Wang H, Yan D, Li MZ. The effects of family functioning and resilience on self-management and glycaemic control among youth with type 1 diabetes. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:4478-4487. [PMID: 31410916 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine the effects of family functioning and resilience on self-management and glycaemic control among youth with type 1 diabetes and to determine whether resilience mediates the effects of family functioning on self-management and glycaemic control. BACKGROUND Poor self-management and glycaemic control are common in youth with type 1 diabetes. Family functioning and resilience are known to be important psychosocial factors that contribute to individual health and development. However, no studies have explored the effects of family functioning and resilience on self-management and glycaemic control among youths with type 1 diabetes in mainland China. DESIGN This study was conducted using a survey with a convenience sample following the STROBE guidelines. METHODS A total of 204 Chinese youth who had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months were recruited. Family functioning, resilience, self-management and diabetes distress were measured using self-reports and standard measurement tools. Glycaemic control was assessed by glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C ) levels. A structural equation model was used to test the hypothesised model. RESULTS The final model accounted for 52.1% and 19.5% of the total variance of self-management and HbA1C level, respectively. Resilience had a direct effect on self-management and an indirect effect on control of HbA1C . Family functioning had an indirect effect on both self-management and control of HbA1C through resilience. The model remained invariant across the mild-distress and severe-distress groups. CONCLUSION In Chinese youth with type 1 diabetes, resilience positively affected self-management and ultimately optimised glycaemic control, even in the presence of diabetes distress. Family functioning positively affected self-management and glycaemic control by promoting resilience. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study found that family functioning and resilience had positive effects on self-management and glycaemic control in youth. This study confirms the importance of incorporating resilience assessments and family-based resilience interventions into clinical nursing practice with youth with type 1 diabetes.
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- Dan Luo
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Hoffman E, Tran A, Sasaki H, Igarashi Y. Tears of joy among post-college-age Japanese adults: implications for resilience. ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/21507686.2019.1636836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Edward Hoffman
- Department of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, USA
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- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, USA
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- California School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University, San Diego, CA, USA
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Alvarado-Martel D, Ruiz Fernández MÁ, Cuadrado Vigaray M, Carrillo A, Boronat M, Expósito Montesdeoca A, Wägner AM. Identification of Psychological Factors Associated with Adherence to Self-Care Behaviors amongst Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Res 2019; 2019:6271591. [PMID: 31485453 PMCID: PMC6710737 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6271591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To explore the factors involved in adherence to self-care behaviors in patients with type 1 diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with type 1 diabetes (age range: 14-71 years) were invited to participate at seven Spanish hospitals. They completed a dossier which recorded sociodemographic and clinical variables and also measured personality variables, emotional state, beliefs, and concerns regarding the illness, by means of questionnaires. RESULTS A total of 428 patients with type 1 diabetes were included (58% women, age 36 (11.8) years, diabetes duration 18.3 (10.2) years, HbA1c 7.9 +/-1.3%). A total of 60.1% of patients found it difficult to follow the treatment recommendations for the care of their disease. The reasons given were mood (25.2%), lack of motivation (13.4%), work (12%), and economic difficulties (3.8%). Other personal reasons were reported by 5.7%. Motivation, training in diabetes management, importance the patient attributed to the disease, and self-efficacy were the variables that predicted adherence to self-care behaviors, together accounting for 32% of its variance. Anxiety and depression were highly prevalent in this study population (57.1% and 23.1%, respectively) and were associated with lower adherence. CONCLUSION In the present study assessing patients with type 1 diabetes, motivation, training in diabetes management, beliefs regarding the disease, and self-efficacy were the main contributors to adherence to self-care behaviors. On the other hand, anxiety and depression were highly prevalent and associated with lower adherence. Thus, supplementing therapeutic education with strategies designed to raise levels of motivation, discussion of beliefs about the disease, and encouragement of self-efficacy might be a useful way to increase patient involvement in self-care.
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- Dácil Alvarado-Martel
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, CIBER of Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases, Hospital Universitario Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Lin L, He G, Yan J, Gu C, Xie J. The Effects of a Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Workplace Health Saf 2018; 67:111-122. [DOI: 10.1177/2165079918801633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on the levels of stress, affect, and resilience among nurses in general hospitals in mainland China. In addition, the study attempted to determine the impact of the program on job satisfaction. A total of 110 nurses were randomly assigned to the intervention versus control groups. The intervention group participated in a modified 8-week MBSR program. All participants were evaluated with questionnaires at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months later. The intervention group showed decreases in stress and negative affect and increases in positive affect and resilience after the intervention. No improvement in job satisfaction was observed, but the trends of the data were in the hypothesized direction that job satisfaction would improve. The modified MBSR program is an effective approach for nurses to decrease stress and negative affect and improve positive affect and resilience. In addition, the program has the potential to improve job satisfaction.
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- Lin Lin
- Xiangya Nursing School of Central South University
- Guangdong Medical University
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- Xiangya Nursing School of Central South University
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- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
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- Xiangya Nursing School of Central South University
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- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
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Bergner EM, Whittemore R, Patel NJ, Savin KL, Hamburger ER, Jaser SS. Participants' Experience and Engagement in Check It!: a Positive Psychology Intervention for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. TRANSLATIONAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 2018; 4:215-227. [PMID: 30505889 DOI: 10.1037/tps0000161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Problems with adherence are common among adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), who must follow a complex treatment regimen. Positive psychology interventions increase adherence and improve health outcomes in adults with chronic conditions; however, they have not been translated to pediatric populations. We evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of Check It!, a positive psychology intervention to improve adherence in adolescents with T1D. Adolescents with T1D and their parents were randomized to a positive psychology intervention (via phone or text message) or an attention control (education) group. Exit interviews and satisfaction surveys were conducted with adolescents (n=63) and parents (n=55) to assess the acceptability and feasibility of Check it! from a representative sample of each group. Chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA and content analysis methods were used to analyze data. Parents and adolescents indicated interest in the intervention, and enrollment numbers support feasibility. In terms of intervention delivery, we identified challenges in implementing the positive psychology reminders to adolescents, particularly in the phone group. Parents in the positive psychology group appreciated the reminders to provide affirmations to their children, and adolescents enjoyed the affirmations and reported using the positive psychology exercises. Regarding acceptability, participants in both groups reported high satisfaction with the intervention overall. Participants reported favorable experiences with Check It!, and findings indicate that text messages are more feasible than phone calls for interventions with adolescents. Overall, a positive psychology intervention delivered with automated text messages is feasible and acceptable to adolescents with T1D and their parents.
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Zou G, Li Y, Xu R, Li P. Resilience and positive affect contribute to lower cancer-related fatigue among Chinese patients with gastric cancer. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:e1412-e1418. [PMID: 29266530 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of cancer-related fatigue and explore the relationship between resilience, positive affect, and fatigue among Chinese patients with gastric cancer. BACKGROUND Cancer-related fatigue is the most distressing symptom reported frequently by cancer patients during both treatment and survival phases. Resilience and positive affect as vital protective factors against cancer-related fatigue have been examined, but the underlying psychological mechanisms are not well understood. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS Two hundred and three gastric cancer patients were enrolled from three hospitals in China. The Cancer Fatigue Scale, the positive affect subscale of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC10) were administered. Hierarchical linear regression modelling was conducted to examine the association between resilience and cancer-related fatigue, and the mediating effect of positive affect. RESULTS The incidence of clinically relevant fatigue among patients with gastric cancer was 91.6%. Regression analysis showed that resilience was negatively associated with cancer-related fatigue, explaining 15.4% of variance in cancer-related fatigue. Mediation analysis showed that high resilience was associated with increased positive affect, which was associated with decreased cancer-related fatigue. CONCLUSIONS Cancer-related fatigue is prevalent among patients with gastric cancer. Positive affect may mediate the relationship between resilience and cancer-related fatigue. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Interventions that attend to resilience training and promotion of positive affect may be the focus for future clinical and research endeavours.
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- Guiyuan Zou
- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Shandong Mental Health Center, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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Hilliard ME, Eshtehardi SS, Minard CG, Saber R, Thompson D, Karaviti LP, Rojas Y, Anderson BJ. Strengths-Based Behavioral Intervention for Parents of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using an mHealth App (Type 1 Doing Well): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2018. [PMID: 29535081 PMCID: PMC5871739 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.9147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Supportive parent involvement for adolescents’ type 1 diabetes (T1D) self-management promotes optimal diabetes outcomes. However, family conflict is common and can interfere with collaborative family teamwork. Few interventions have used explicitly strengths-based approaches to help reinforce desired management behaviors and promote positive family interactions around diabetes care. Objective The aim of this protocol was to describe the development of a new, strengths-based behavioral intervention for parents of adolescents with T1D delivered via a mobile-friendly Web app called Type 1 Doing Well. Methods Ten adolescent-parent dyads and 5 diabetes care providers participated in a series of qualitative interviews to inform the design of the app. The 3- to 4-month pilot intervention will involve 82 parents receiving daily prompts to use the app, in which they will mark the diabetes-related strength behaviors (ie, positive attitudes or behaviors related to living with or managing T1D) their teen engaged in that day. Parents will also receive training on how to observe diabetes strengths and how to offer teen-friendly praise via the app. Each week, the app will generate a summary of the teen’s most frequent strengths from the previous week based on parent reports, and parents will be encouraged to praise their teen either in person or from a library of reinforcing text messages (short message service, SMS). Results The major outcomes of this pilot study will include intervention feasibility and satisfaction data. Clinical and behavioral outcomes will include glycemic control, regimen adherence, family relationships and conflict, diabetes burden, and health-related quality of life. Conclusions This strengths-based, mobile health (mHealth) intervention aims to help parents increase their awareness of and efforts to support their adolescents’ engagement in positive diabetes-related behaviors. If efficacious, this intervention has the potential to reduce the risk of family conflict, enhance collaborative family teamwork, and ultimately improve diabetes outcomes. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02877680; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02877680 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6xTAMN5k2)
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- Marisa E Hilliard
- Section of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- Section of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- Dan L Duncan Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Children's Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Houston, TX, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Section of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- Section of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- Section of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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Soltani S, Neville A, Hurtubise K, Hildenbrand A, Noel M. Finding Silver Linings: A Preliminary Examination of Benefit Finding in Youth With Chronic Pain. J Pediatr Psychol 2017; 43:285-293. [DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsx126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Sabine Soltani
- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
- Behaviour and the Developing Brain Theme, Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
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- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
- Behaviour and the Developing Brain Theme, Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke
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- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
- Behaviour and the Developing Brain Theme, Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
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OBJECTIVE To examine the prospective association between adolescents' coping with cancer-related stress and observed positive and negative affect during a mother-adolescent interaction task involving discussion of cancer-related stressors. METHODS Adolescents (age 10-15 years) self-reported about their coping and affect approximately 2 months after cancer diagnosis. Approximately 3 months later, adolescents and mothers were video recorded having a discussion about cancer, and adolescents were coded for expression of positive affect (positive mood) and negative affect (sadness and anxiety). RESULTS Adolescents' use of secondary control coping (i.e., acceptance, cognitive reappraisal, and distraction) in response to cancer-related stress predicted higher levels of observed positive affect, but not negative affect, over time. CONCLUSION Findings provide support for the importance of coping in the regulation of positive emotions. The potential role of coping in preventive interventions to enhance resilience in adolescents facing cancer-related stress is highlighted.
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Nishio I, Chujo M. Structure of Resilience among Japanese Adult Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study. Yonago Acta Med 2017; 60:1-8. [PMID: 28331415 PMCID: PMC5355838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Resilience is the process of overcoming adversities and difficulties. We clarified the structure of resilience and its motivational power among adult Japanese patients with type 1 diabetes. This is likely to help ensure effective nursing support to empower patients with diabetes and help them recuperate and improve their personal lives. METHODS Participants were 17 patients with type 1 diabetes, and data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Participants shared their experiences of coping with self-management and diabetes control issues, the meaning of living with diabetes, and their support from family and friends since their diagnosis. Glaser's grounded theory was used to analyze the data and the results were used to create a new model of resilience for type 1 diabetes. RESULTS Five categories were extracted: "suffering from a guilty conscience," "suffering from an insulin-dependent body," "social disability," "a driving force to advancement," and "possessing a strategy to live with the disease." CONCLUSION The five categories formed two stages: preparatory resilience and resilience formation. Once patients recognized the presence of empathetic others, they could obtain better disease comprehension and cooperation. Recognizing this support system served as a "driving force to advancement" and was termed the "resilience battery." Through the resilience battery, patients shifted from preparatory resilience to "resilience formation," or acquiring "a strategy to live with the disease." To forge patient resilience, nurses should encourage disease comprehension and cooperation among patients' significant others. We further propose that high-quality nursing care would involve supporting patients' inner resilience.
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- Ikuko Nishio
- Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing, School of Health Science, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing, School of Health Science, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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Rosenberg AR, Yi-Frazier JP. Commentary: Resilience Defined: An Alternative Perspective. J Pediatr Psychol 2016; 41:506-9. [PMID: 27013701 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Abby R Rosenberg
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Trueman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine
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Hilliard ME, McQuaid EL, Nabors L, Hood KK. Resilience in Youth and Families Living With Pediatric Health and Developmental Conditions: Introduction to the Special Issue on Resilience. J Pediatr Psychol 2015; 40:835-9. [PMID: 26275974 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsv072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology showcases a growing area of research with a collection of 16 contemporary studies of resilience in youth with chronic medical or developmental conditions and their families. The research reported in this special issue covers a broad range of pediatric populations, including cancer, type 1 diabetes, and chronic pain, among others, ranging in age from early childhood through early adulthood. This introduction to the special issue reviews the various ways the articles' authors conceptualize and define risk and resilience; most analyze protective processes in relation to resilient outcomes, including both achievement of explicitly positive experiences and avoidance of dysfunction or disruption. Challenges with measurement of resilience-related constructs is reviewed. Finally, the special issue editors offer a definition of resilience in the context of pediatric and health psychology.
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- Bradley/Hasbro Children's Research Center, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
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- School of Human Services, University of Cincinnati, and
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
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