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Download full textHeinemann, Allen W.; And Others – 1985
Psychological well-being following mastectomy is a concern of rehabilitation psychologists as the life expectancy of women treated for breast cancer is increasing. Well-being can be threatened by stress that these women may suffer from the diagnosis of cancer and amputation of a significant body part. A study was conducted to examine the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Amputations, Cancer, Coping
Peer reviewedStorer, John H.; And Others – Family Relations, 1987
Examines the ways hypertension therapy-related stress is mediated by extended family-based self-help groups in rural, central Mississippi. Concludes that these self-help groups are the best means of controlling hypertension in this area because they are built upon an existing family structure and involve the entire extended family in adapting to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Compliance (Psychology), Extended Family, Family Problems
Peer reviewedPayne, Annette; Blanchard, Edward B. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (n=34) were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment conditions for 8 weeks: individualized cognitive treatment, support group, or control. Results indicated significantly greater reductions in gastrointestinal symptoms and amelioration of depression and anxiety for the cognitive therapy group, and these results…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Depression (Psychology), Higher Education
Peer reviewedGoetzel, Ronnie Z.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1984
A survey of medical students in self-help groups revealed that social affiliation and an opportunity to express feelings in a "safe" environment were primary attractions. Nonprofessional faculty contact, support from fellow students, and stimulating discussions about medicine were the main benefits. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Group Therapy, Medical Students, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedMallinckrodt, Brent; Fretz, Bruce R. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1988
Examined stressors (length of unemployment, financial concerns, social support), stress symptoms (self-esteem, depression, physical symptoms, psychological symptoms, locus of control), and job seeking behaviors of 35 members of self-help organization for unemployed professionals over age 40. Results indicated that financial concerns and social…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Job Search Methods, Middle Aged Adults, Self Esteem
