Illness representations as mediators of the relationship between dispositional optimism and depression in patients with chronic tinnitus: A cross-sectional study

Vollmann, Manja; Scharloo, Margreet; Langguth, Berthold; Kalkouskaya, Natallia; Salewski, Christel

doi:10.1080/08870446.2013.828294

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“…Optimism is consistently found to influence illness outcomes, and so is a potential confounder to consider in studies of this area. For example, optimism was cross‐sectionally associated with both lower levels of depression and more positive illness representations in patients with chronic tinnitus . In 109 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, although positive illness perceptions were associated with better well‐being, optimism was a significant moderator of that relationship .…”

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“…For example, optimism was cross-sectionally associated with both lower levels of depression and more positive illness representations in patients with chronic tinnitus. 19 In 109 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, although positive illness perceptions were associated with better wellbeing, optimism was a significant moderator of that relationship. 20 In studies of cancer, more optimistic patients tend to report less negative illness perceptions 14,21 and lower anxiety and depression as well.…”

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Illness perceptions as predictors of psychological distress among head and neck cancer survivors: a longitudinal study

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Background Leventhal's commonsense model implies illness perceptions influence illness outcomes. This study examined illness perceptions among head and neck cancer survivors, and whether these predicted subsequent psychological distress. Methods A total of 124 survivors of head and neck cancer (87% nasopharyngeal carcinoma; NPC) completed measures of psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HADS), illness perceptions (Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire; B‐IPQ), dispositional optimism (revised Chinese version of the Life Orientation Test; C‐LOT‐R), and clinical and demographic data approximately12.9 months after diagnosis (T1). Six months later (T2) psychological distress (HADS) was again measured. Adjusted multivariate analyses tested whether illness perceptions predicted T2 HADS scores. Results Illness perception dimensions were significantly intercorrelated (0.01‐0.68), explaining 8.0% of anxiety and 4.8% of depression symptom variability at T2. After adjustment for T1 distress, illness identity (β = 0.270, P < .01) and sex identification as a woman (β = 0.275, P < .01) predicted T2 anxiety symptoms while illness identity (β = 0.195, P < .05), unemployment (β = 0.195, P < .05), and pessimism (β = –0.227, P < .01) predicted T2 depression symptoms. Conclusion Perceived illness identity predicted psychological distress, accounting for modest levels of distress variance. Unresolved symptoms may exacerbate distress.

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Illness perceptions as predictors of psychological distress among head and neck cancer survivors: a longitudinal study

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“…Optimism is an important internal resource for adjusting psychological and physical health [5][6][7][8]. Numerous studies have indicated that optimism is closely related to life satisfaction and psychological health.…”

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Core Self-Evaluations Mediate the Associations of Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction

Jiang

et al. 2014

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BackgroundPositive traits, such as life satisfaction, optimism, and core self-evaluation (CSE), have garnered increasing attention from researchers and professionals. However, the trilateral relationship among them remains unclear.ObjectiveThis study examines the effect of dispositional optimism on life satisfaction and primarily verified the mediator role of CSEs.MethodsSix hundred thirty college students from two general universities completed a questionnaire packet containing life orientation test–revised (LOT–R), core self-evaluations, and satisfaction with life scale. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess the dimension of LOT–R. Bootstrap was used in structural equation modeling to analyze mediation effect.ResultsResults revealed that dispositional optimism and core self-evaluations were significantly correlated with life satisfaction. CFA identified the bidimensional structure of dispositional optimism. SEM indicated that core self-evaluations partially mediated the effect of dispositional optimism on life satisfaction. The final model also revealed significant paths from optimism and pessimism to life satisfaction through core-self evaluations.ConclusionThe findings extended prior studies and shed light on how dispositional optimism influences life satisfaction. This study provides valuable evidence on how to promote the life satisfaction of human beings in positive psychology. A further study can fully explore the relationship among them in multi-cultural follow-up studies.

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“…In literature there is evidence that optimists have a more active illness behavior, experience less distress and tend to cognitively reconstruct negative thoughts about the disease and symptoms (18). They form a positive illness perception (5, 19,20,21). Generalized positive expectations are interrelated with the ability to set goals, action, maintain motivation and use of problemfocused coping (22,23).…”

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Psychosocial factors associated with chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases

Mineva¹,

Petrova²

2017

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Self-efficacy is central to the management of chronic disease. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the influence of optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support on self-efficacy for managing chronic disease in patients with rheumatic diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. 113 rheumatic disease patients completed instruments related to chronic disease self-efficacy, general self-efficacy, optimism and negative expectancies, perceived social support and demographic/clinical variables. Results: Optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support significantly and positively influence chronic disease selfefficacy. Behavioral, cognitive and affective mechanism of these factors influence on self-efficacy is discussed. Newly diagnosed patients perceived lower competence to manage symptoms and particular the pain. Conclusions: Chronic-disease self-efficacy is influenced by personal (optimism, general self-efficacy) and social factors (supportive social environment) but not by clinical and demographic factors.

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Illness representations as mediators of the relationship between dispositional optimism and depression in patients with chronic tinnitus: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 30 publications

References 35 publications

Illness perceptions as predictors of psychological distress among head and neck cancer survivors: a longitudinal study

Illness perceptions as predictors of psychological distress among head and neck cancer survivors: a longitudinal study

Core Self-Evaluations Mediate the Associations of Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction

Psychosocial factors associated with chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases

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