Title of article
The role of constructed meaning in adaptation to the onset of life-threatening illness
Author/Authors
Betsy L. Fife، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
دوهفته نامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages
12
From page
2132
To page
2143
Abstract
Do the meanings inherent within a traumatic life event increase our understanding of differential mental health outcomes? In light of this question two central issues are addressed in this article: (1) what variables influence the meaning that is constructed in response to a crisis, and (2) how does this meaning affect the self and ultimately the adaptation/mental health outcome as indicated by the level of emotional distress?
Keywords
Mental health , stress , HIV/AIDS , cancer , USA , Meaning , coping
Journal title
Social Science and Medicine
Serial Year
2005
Journal title
Social Science and Medicine
Record number
602573
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