Social comparison, coping and depression in people with spinal cord injury

Buunk, Abraham P.; Zurriaga, Rosarío; González, Pilar

doi:10.1080/14768320500444117

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“…In total, 18 of the 77 associations between active problem-focused coping variables and QOL were significant. 21,[29][30][31]33,34,36,37,[42][43][44]58,59 All active problem-focused coping variables showed more nonsignificant than significant relationships, and did not show consistent relationships with QOL outcome measures over time.…”

Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…15,27 High self-blamers were more anxious than low self-blamers. 27 Blaming others was only associated with QOL in one 31 of three studies, 26,28,31 in which it was strongly associated with depression. No association was found between blaming the SCI on chance or on the environment and QOL.…”

Section: Psychological Factorsmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…36 Wishful thinking was also associated with greater depression. 31 In all, 3 out of 21 studies on coping could not be classified in the global tripartite characterization used in this review. 19,59,60 Two studies examined distinct clusters of coping styles in persons with SCI.…”

Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Social comparison exhibited a relationship with QOL, as a strong correlation (r¼0.73*) was found between greater depression and upward contrast (that is, contrasting oneself with those who are better off), as well as downward identification (that is, identifying oneself with those who are worse off, r¼0.53*). 31 Death anxiety was weakly correlated with life satisfaction (r¼À0.124*). 55 Anger was associated with lower life satisfaction (À0.41*) and greater depression (0.57*).…”

Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Associations between psychological factors and quality of life ratings in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

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Study design: Systematic review. Objectives: To review the literature on relationships between psychological factors and quality of life (QOL) of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Setting: NA. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in several online databases (PubMed, Embase and PsychInfo). Articles were included if they provided quantitative information on associations between QOL-related dependent variables and psychological factors as independent variables in an SCI population. The search was limited to empirical studies published in English. The methodological quality of the included articles was assessed. Results: A total of 48 studies were included. Total locus of control, sense of coherence, self-worth, hope, purpose in life and positive affect were consistently associated with greater QOL. Negative affect and posttraumatic cognitions were consistently associated with lower QOL. Inconsistent evidence was found for subscales of locus of control, the role of attribution of blame, spirituality, personality, appraisals, passive coping and emotion-focused coping. No evidence was found for an association between active problem-focused coping styles and QOL. Conclusion: Many psychological factors were strongly and consistently related to QOL, but for some others no or inconsistent evidence was found. Further research should (1) use larger study groups, preferably in longitudinal designs, (2) improve terminological precision and avoid conceptual overlap between determinants and outcomes, (3) increase uniformity of questionnaires and (4) reexamine concepts that have been abandoned prematurely, such as personality and social comparison.

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Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Psychological Factorsmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Appraisalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Associations between psychological factors and quality of life ratings in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

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“…7 Coping patterns have also been associated with injury severity, as adults with SCI with less physical impairment may be more likely to blame others. 8 Consistent with coping in other populations, coping in adults with SCI is dynamic and varies with individual and situational factors. Finally, the literature on coping with SCI has also examined the relationship between the use of specific coping strategies and psychological health.…”

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confidence: 91%

Examination and measurement of coping among adolescents with spinal cord injury

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Study design: Cross-sectional survey. Objectives: To describe coping strategy use in adolescents with spinal cord injury (SCI), to explore the underlying factor structure of a measure of coping among adolescents with SCI and to assess relationships between coping and psychosocial outcomes. Setting: Multiple pediatric SCI centers in the United States. Methods: One hundred and eighty-two participants aged 13-17 years who experienced an SCI completed measures including the Kidcope, Children's Depression Inventory, Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Results: Participants reported that cognitive restructuring and resignation are the most used coping strategies, whereas social support, emotional regulation (calming) and cognitive restructuring are the most effective coping strategies. An exploratory factor analysis revealed that a three-factor solution provided the most parsimonious model for the relationships between the different coping strategies. However, only one of the three factors had acceptable internal consistency. This factor comprised escape-oriented coping strategies or an avoidant approach to coping with the sequelae of SCI. After controlling for demographic/injury-related factors, higher scores on the escape-oriented factor were associated with the lower quality of life and higher levels of depression and anxiety symptomatology. Conclusion: Escape-oriented coping is associated with maladaptive psychosocial outcomes in adolescents with SCI. These adolescents report that active coping strategies are most effective in reducing SCI-related distress. Coping strategy use may mediate psychosocial outcomes in adolescents with SCI and represent an intervention target in adolescents who overly rely on escape-oriented coping.

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