Ultimate (evolutionary) explanations for the attraction and benefits of chronic illness support groups: Attachment, belonging, and collective identity
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-018-9841-7
Abstract: About a century ago, there was a shift from humans contracting and dying from infectious diseases to living with non-infectious chronic diseases. Through advancements in medicine, chronic diseases are manageable, however, they are life-long and… read more here.
Keywords: chronic illness; illness support; collective identity; support ... See more keywords