Evidence for the independence of positive and negative well-being: implications for quality of life assessment.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Psychosocial factors have previously been linked with survival and mortality in cancer populations. Little evidence is available about the relationship between these factors and outcomes in gynaecologic cancer populations, particularly endometrial cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women. This study...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Telepak LC,Jensen SE,Dodd SM,Morgan LS,Pereira DB

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Psychological factors have been identified with respect to female urinary incontinence. However, there is limited research regarding psychological interventions. The effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as a treatment for women with urinary incontinence was investigated. DESIGN:The study adopte...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Garley A,Unwin J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The stages of change construct refers to the different psychological states people move through when they change their behaviour. However, the prediction that people in different stages of change need different sorts of interventions to stimulate the change process has scarcely been tested prospectively. An ...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Dijkstra A,Tromp D,Conijn B

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore quality in hospitals from the patients' and health care professionals' perspective in line with Act on the Protection of Patient Rights. DESIGN:A qualitative study using a focus group design and semi-structured interviews. METHODS:Three focus groups among health care professionals were conducted...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Milosevic M,Brborovic H,Mustajbegovic J,Montgomery A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The movement of patients in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners results in motion artefacts which impair image quality. Non-completion of scans leads to delay in diagnosis and increased costs. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an intervention to enable patients to stay still in MRI scanners (red...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Powell R,Ahmad M,Gilbert FJ,Brian D,Johnston M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study prospectively investigated the relationship between life-events, perceived stress, and quality of life (QOL) following breast cancer diagnosis, using the bio-behavioural model of cancer stress as a framework. DESIGN:A longitudinal, self-report design was used. METHODS:Three waves of data from 10...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Beatty L,Lee C,Wade TD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study explored treatment mediators among caregivers of older adults who did not benefit from expressive writing in a recently published randomized clinical trial. METHODS:Twenty-seven expressive writing and time management participants completed questionnaires prior to writing, following their fourth w...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Mackenzie CS,Wiprzycka UJ,Hasher L,Goldstein D

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental evaluation of a safer sex promotion leaflet was undertaken to assess its capacity to change antecedent cognitions of condom use. The leaflet was identified in a previous study as addressing research-based cognitive antecedents of condom use. A pre-post-test experimental study including three conditions...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Krahé B,Abraham C,Scheinberger-Olwig R

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which variables from a pool of potential predictors predict General Health Questionnaire 'caseness' in pre-registration nursing students. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey, utilizing self-report measures of sources of stress, stress (psychological distress) and coping, together with pertinent demogr...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Pryjmachuk S,Richards DA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the relation of social problem-solving abilities to distress experienced by family members assuming a caregiving role for a loved one who had recently incurred a severe physical disability. Family members completed measures of problem-solving, depression and health, while their loved one participated in an...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Elliott TR,Shewchuk RM

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health behaviour models focus primarily on intrapersonal constructs (e.g., self-efficacy) which are good predictors of intention but less so of actual behaviour. Influences from the social environment, namely from close others, may improve prediction of engagement in ongoing behaviour. OBJECTIVES:This study...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Ranby KW,Aiken LS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable methods have been developed for characterizing behavioural interventions in terms of component practitioner-delivered behaviour change techniques (BCTs). As yet, no corresponding methods have been developed for characterizing client responses. PURPOSE:To develop a method for characterizing clients'...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Gainforth HL,Lorencatto F,Erickson K,West R,Michie S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a questionnaire to measure the extent and severity of the concerns of people with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator. DESIGN:Items were generated from patient interviews, expert review and the research literature on patients' worries and concerns. A pilot version was administered to a series...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Frizelle DJ,Lewin B,Kaye G,Moniz-Cook ED

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the UK's most common blood disorder causing sickle shaped red blood cells to block small blood vessels inducing both acute and chronic pain. A crucial factor in determining quality of life for those with SCD is the severity, timing and number of painful sickling episodes. However...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Coleman B,Ellis-Caird H,McGowan J,Benjamin MJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the impact of future friends and the contribution of different social influence and selection processes in predicting adolescents' smoking behaviour by extending the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). We investigated the impact of previous smoking, direct pressure from friends, descriptive...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Mercken L,Candel M,van Osch L,de Vries H

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:According to the terror management health model, conscious thoughts of death motivate productive health behaviours when the targeted behaviour is perceived as an effective route for mitigating the threat and removing death-related thought from focal awareness. The present study thus examined whether messages...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Cooper DP,Goldenberg JL,Arndt J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were twofold: to determine in what way people with a non-fatal chronic illness experience positive change after the onset of their illness, and to determine whether comparing with other people with Ménière's disease influenced perceiving this change. DESIGN:Using a longitudinal method,...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Dibb B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The primary aim of this study was to review the evidence on the impact of a change in intention on behaviour and to identify (1) behaviour change techniques (BCTs) associated with changes in intention and (2) whether the same BCTs are also associated with changes in behaviour. METHODS:A systematic review was c...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： McDermott MS,Oliver M,Iverson D,Sharma R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This research examined how conspiracy mentality may affect compliance with preventive health measures necessary to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and the underlying motivations to comply. DESIGN AND METHOD:We conducted two cross-sectional studies (Study 1 N = 762, Study 2 N = 229) on a French population, meas...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Marinthe G,Brown G,Delouvée S,Jolley D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hardcore smokers have smoked for many years and do not intend to quit. They also seem unreceptive to information about smoking cessation. We developed a 30-min, tailored web-based intervention that includes motivational interviewing principles. It aims to increase hardcore smokers' intention to quit and thei...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Bommelé J,Schoenmakers TM,Kleinjan M,Peters GY,Dijkstra A,van de Mheen D

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Excessive alcohol consumption increases when students enter university. This study tests whether combining (1) messages that target key beliefs from the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) that underlie binge drinking, (2) a self-affirmation manipulation to reduce defensive processing, and (3) implementation i...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Norman P,Cameron D,Epton T,Webb TL,Harris PR,Millings A,Sheeran P

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives To reduce overprescribing, health campaigns urge physicians to provide people with information regarding appropriate antibiotic use and encourage the public to trust their physicians' prescribing decisions. We test (1) whether providing individuals with complete information about the viral aetiology of an i...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Thorpe A,Sirota M,Juanchich M,Orbell S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives This study explored how health behaviours were supported and changed in people with severe mental illness by primary health care professionals trained in delivering behaviour change techniques (BCTs) within a cardiovascular disease risk reducing intervention. Design Secondary qualitative analysis of 30 staf...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Hassan S,Ross J,Marston L,Burton A,Osborn D,Walters K

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a consequence of acute medical events and has been associated with non-adherence to medications. We tested whether increased concerns about medications could explain the association between PTSD and non-adherence to medication in stroke survivors. DESIGN:We surve...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Edmondson D,Horowitz CR,Goldfinger JZ,Fei K,Kronish IM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to explore people's experiences of being diagnosed and subsequently living with congestive heart failure. DESIGN:Qualitative methodology involving in-depth, semi-structured interviews and interpretative phenomenological analytic techniques. METHODS:Twenty-five patients (twenty-one men) wi...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Thornhill K,Lyons AC,Nouwen A,Lip GY

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adjuvant endocrine therapy for early-stage breast cancer has greatly reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer recurrence. Despite this, a significant proportion of women report fears of cancer recurrence. This study examined the associations between fear of cancer recurrence (FoR) an...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Corter AL,Findlay M,Broom R,Porter D,Petrie KJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Attendance at colposcopy following an abnormal cervical smear is potentially a highly distressing event. This study evaluates the role of cognitive appraisal components (Lazarus, 1991; Smith et al., 1993) in explaining emotional reactions to this event. We also compare the psychological sequelae of immediate...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Orbell S,Hagger M,Brown V,Tidy J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social connections are crucial for our health and well-being. This is especially true during times of high uncertainty and distress, such as during the COVID-19 lockdown. This period was characterized by unprecedented physical distancing (often communicated as social distancing) measures resulting in signifi...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Nitschke JP,Forbes PAG,Ali N,Cutler J,Apps MAJ,Lockwood PL,Lamm C

更新日期：2020-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low alcohol labels are a set of labels that carry descriptors such as 'low' or 'lighter' to denote alcohol content in beverages. There is growing interest from policymakers and producers in lower strength alcohol products. However, there is a lack of evidence on how the general population perceives verbal de...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Vasiljevic M,Couturier DL,Marteau TM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the effects of two mindfulness-based strategies on chocolate consumption amongst individuals who were trying to reduce the amount of chocolate they consumed. METHODS:Participants (n = 137) were allocated to one of three conditions and employed either cognitive defusion, acceptance, or relaxation...

journal_title：British journal of health psychology

authors： Jenkins KT,Tapper K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00