Information Processing in Illness Representation: Implications From an Associative-Learning Framework
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DOI: 10.1037/hea0000457
Abstract: Objective: The common-sense model (Leventhal, Meyer, & Nerenz, 1980) outlines how illness representations are important for understanding adjustment to health threats. However, psychological processes giving rise to these representations are little understood. To address this,… read more here.
Keywords: information; associative learning; illness; learning framework ... See more keywords
Difficulties in adjustment to multiple sclerosis: vulnerability and unpredictability of illness in the foreground
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DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2016.1170212
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disease characterized by an unpredictable risk to develop relevant disability over time. Few studies focused on the core psychological features of difficulties in adjustment to MS.… read more here.
Keywords: foreground; difficulties adjustment; multiple sclerosis; illness ... See more keywords
Illness Representation and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Central Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v32i2.10
Abstract: Background Illness representation is an implicit belief system about an illness constructed by an individual to give meaning to their illness. An individual's belief about his/her illness, treatment, and own control are known to influence… read more here.
Keywords: illness; hypertensive patients; illness representation; patients central ... See more keywords