Denial and Self-Image in Stroke, Lung Cancer, and Heart Disease Patients.

Levine, Jacob; Zigler, Edward

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Publication Date: 1975

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Denial and Self-Image in Stroke, Lung Cancer, and Heart Disease Patients

Levine, Jacob; Zigler, Edward

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 6, 751-757, Dec 75

Stroke, lung cancer, and heart disease patients were found to employ denial, as indicated by the relatively small difference between their real and ideal selves before and after the onset of illness. The greatest amount of denial was found for stroke patients. Cancer patients displayed more denial than did heart patients. (Author)

Descriptors: Aspiration, Denial (Psychology), Individual Psychology, Patients, Personality Assessment, Physical Health, Psychological Characteristics, Research Projects, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures

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