Adapting to major chronic illness: A proposal for a comprehensive task-model approach

Living and Working with HIV/AIDS: A Lifelong Process of Adaptation

“…Given the advancements in scientific knowledge and the progress in medicine, major chronic illnesses have, and will continue to, become manageable conditions that are no longer considered as debilitating as they once were (Samson & Siam, 2008). Consequently, individuals diagnosed with chronic diseases are increasingly capable of maintaining active lifestyles.…”

“…This, in turn, may lead to social marginalization, a loss of personal identity, and the perception that tangible social contributions are no longer achievable. In this context, the resumption of work activities can therefore be interpreted as an important step in the achievement of a positive outcome in the adaptation process (Samson & Siam, 2008;Samson, 2006).…”

Development and Validation of a Socio-Dental Impact Locus of Control (SILOC) Scale

“…This approach to social cognition models has been criticized for taking too narrow an approach to health and because the amount of variance explained is low [7]. Several researchers have used the basic scales but found the scales needed to be modified to measure specific diseases or conditions such as diabetes, headaches, and adolescent depression [8][9][10].This was successful within the context used in individual studies. However, because each study adapted the scales differently, little comparison between studies is possible [11].…”

Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) : a test of the meaning making model of coping.

“…Coping skills may exist at the moment of diagnosis or be learned during the process of adapting to the illness (Samson & Siam, 2008). Individuals initiate coping processes in response to situations which are perceived as exceeding or placing stress on their personal resources (Lazarus, 1993;Lazarus & Folkman, 1984;Monat & Lazarus, 1991).…”

“…In general, the coping skills that a person uses can have a positive-adaptive or negative-maladaptive effect on his or her health status (Lazarus, 1993;Moos & Tsu, 1977). According to Samson and Siam (2008) the former is characterized by a state of psychosocial equilibrium, typically accompanied by a re-established sense of normalcy; however, the latter suggests a degree of psychological deterioration and/or decline.…”