Love beyond gluten: self-esteem, illness identity, and social support in romantic rejection concerns among adolescents with celiac disease
Maor Shani,
Maarten H. W. van Zalk
Abstract:IntroductionFear of stigmatization, high perceived partner burden, or refraining from self-disclosure may manifest in romantic rejection concerns among adolescents with celiac disease (CD), potentially impacting their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This study examined the prevalence, predictors, and consequences of romantic rejection concerns among adolescents and young adults with CD.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 165 German adolescents and young adults (aged 14–22) with s… Show more
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