British journal of health psychology
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Br J Health Psychol · Nov 2008
Post-traumatic growth in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care.
To develop the Greek version of the Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI-Gr), and assess its psychometric properties in a palliative care patient sample. ⋯ PTGI-Gr is an instrument with satisfactory psychometric properties, and is a valid research tool for the post-traumatic growth of advanced cancer patients.
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Br J Health Psychol · Nov 2008
Does hope predict adjustment to end-stage renal failure and consequent dialysis?
Hope is important in determining positive outcomes in a range of chronic illnesses. This study examined the role of hope in adjustment to end-stage renal failure (ESRF) and consequent dialysis. ⋯ It appears that hope is a significant predictor of adjustment to ESRF. Clinical implications of this research are discussed, along with suggestions for future research.
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Br J Health Psychol · Nov 2008
Dimensions and profiles of the generalized health-related self-concept.
We explore the significance of health as a potentially self-relevant category from the perspective of dynamic self-concept theory. Our intention was to describe the dimensional structure of the generalized health-related self-concept, to identify particular prototypes of health-related self-definition, and to see if these prototypes would differ with respect to appraisals of health behaviour and subjective health. ⋯ The dimensional structure represents both resources and deficits with respect to an individual's health-related self-concept. An individual's profile of these dimensions might correspond to a characteristic set of particular health needs and motivations. Successful health communications should follow a complementary strategy of affirming the self-concept.