abstract：:The questionnaire study aimed to evaluate the relative contribution of body awareness, subjective symptoms, and anxiety to the construct of somatosensory amplification in both healthy controls (n = 475) and patients visiting their general practitioner (n = 236). Regression analysis explained 52.0 percent of total vari...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Köteles F,Doering BK

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent to which mental health problems, including current anxiety and depressive symptoms, may co-occur, or are associated, with the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections other than HIV remains largely unexplored among men who have sex with men. In a cross-sectional survey of 8,381 US men who have sex wit...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Downing MJ Jr,Chiasson MA,Hirshfield S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People with multiple sclerosis experience barriers to physical activity. Thought processes are interwoven with garnering motivation to overcome these barriers. This study investigated in-depth the role of positive thinking in physical activity motivation of two women and two men with multiple sclerosis. Participants t...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Hall-McMaster SM,Treharne GJ,Smith CM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the perspectives of Black men, originally from East Africa, living in the United Kingdom and their partners on what it means to live with diagnosed HIV. This article reports on concealment of HIV-positive status as a strategy adopted by the affected participants to manage the flow of information ab...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Owuor JO,Locke A,Heyman B,Clifton A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worsening depressive symptoms and walking impairment are significant burdens in multiple sclerosis. We explored the reciprocal relationship between depressive symptoms and walking impairment in a cohort of 269 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis over 2 years. The data were examined using longitudinal pa...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Ensari I,Adamson BC,Motl RW

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gay men with diagnosed HIV can adopt a number of strategies to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others, although research has typically focussed on condom use. Interviews with 42 HIV-positive gay men who reported recent engagement in anal intercourse without condoms explored their awareness of sexual risk and th...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Bourne A,Dodds C,Keogh P,Weatherburn P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of web-based intervention on social acknowledgement and disclosure of trauma and to examine the mediating effect of the improvement in social acknowledgement and disclosure of trauma on the reduction of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. A randomized controlled tri...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Xu W,Wang J,Wang Z,Li Y,Yu W,Xie Q,He L,Maercker A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders have been related with different psychological conditions. On the contrary, the role of psychological factors within gastrointestinal motor disorders remains unclear. The objective of this study was to explore the differences and congruence with clinical performance of the psychol...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Eiroa-Orosa FJ,Rodriguez-Urrutia A,Accarino A,Santamarina-Perez P,Parramon G,Azpiroz F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Goals of this study were to examine the mental health processes whereby everyday discrimination is associated with physical health outcomes. Data are drawn from a community health survey conducted with 1299 US adults in a low-resource urban area. Frequency of everyday discrimination was associated with overall self-ra...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Earnshaw VA,Rosenthal L,Carroll-Scott A,Santilli A,Gilstad-Hayden K,Ickovics JR

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study objectives were (1) comparison of baseline characteristics between individuals with metabolic syndrome, adhering/not adhering to a primary prevention program modificação do estilo de vida e risco cardiovascular; and (2) determination of risk factors for program adherence. The sample included 127 participants...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Susin N,de Melo Boff R,Ludwig MW,Feoli AM,da Silva AG,Macagnan FE,da Silva Oliveira M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assesses resilience and general self-efficacy among Kenyan orphans and vulnerable children (n = 1060) active in a community-based program combining economic household strengthening with psychosocial support. Quantile regression analyses modeled associations between the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of re...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Goodman ML,Lloyd LE,Selwyn BJ,Morgan RO,Mwongera M,Gitari S,Keiser PH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type D personality is associated with unhealthy behaviour and poor subjective health in the general population. This study investigated whether health behaviour mediates the relationship between Type D and subjective health. There were 217 participants who completed measures of Type D, health-related behaviour, physic...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Williams L,Abbott C,Kerr R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to see whether qualitative analysis improved quantitative measurement of illness perception after heart transplant. Two methods of evaluating illness representations were compared: one quantitative (administration of the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised) and one qualitative (phenomenological reduct...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Janelle C,O'Connor K,Dupuis G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether a positive intervention (i.e. granting a wish) could promote positive psychological and physical changes (e.g. reduced nausea and pain) in seriously-ill children. Children and their parent were randomly assigned to a wish group (completed measures 2-3 days before the wish and 3 weeks later) or to a...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Chaves C,Vázquez C,Hervás G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This empirical study investigates psychological practitioners' experience of worksite training in acceptance and commitment therapy using an interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants, and three themes emerged from the interpretative phenomen...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Wardley MNj,Flaxman PE,Willig C,Gillanders D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This longitudinal study applied a stress and coping model to examine the differential pathways of perceived positive and negative health behavior changes. Participants with congestive heart failure completed self-report measures of psychological resources, coping strategies, and perceived behavior changes and were ass...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Chaves C,Park CL

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:African-Americans living with HIV show worse health behaviors (e.g. medication adherence) and outcomes (e.g. viral suppression) than do their White counterparts. In a 6-month longitudinal study, we investigated whether medical mistrust among African-American males with HIV (214 enrolled, 140 with longitudinal data) pr...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Dale SK,Bogart LM,Wagner GJ,Galvan FH,Klein DJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between locus of control and depression among Chinese university students. In all, 457 students (232 men and 225 women) completed measures of locus of control, self-esteem, and depression. Correlational analyses indicated that external locus o...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Yu X,Fan G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the relationship between anxiety and feelings of being connected to nature. Two standardised self-report scales, the Nature Relatedness Scale and the State Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety, were used in tandem with a qualitative question. Quantitative results indicated that con...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Martyn P,Brymer E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low socioeconomic status, racial discrimination, and low acculturation are the major sociocultural correlates of smoking among African-American adults. This study is the first to examine all three variables simultaneously and to analyze gender differences in their association with smoking. Results for the sample revea...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Landrine H,Corral I

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social constructions of men towards the availability of a male hormonal contraceptive, the 'male pill', were explored. A qualitative approach applying semi-structured interviews and scenarios with 22 men (mean age 35 years) from the North East of England revealed two core constructs and six sub-constructs using a Them...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Dismore L,Van Wersch A,Swainston K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teenage binge drinking is a significant health issue. To explore teenagers talk about binge drinking, four peer-group interviews were conducted with 20 teenagers, aged 16-18 years, with experience of excessive alcohol use. A discourse analysis showed that a 'drinking is cool' discourse constructed 'getting wasted' as ...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Chainey TA,Stephens C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing evidences highlight the co-existence of negative and positive (e.g. posttraumatic growth) identity changes following stroke. Identity changes were assessed by comparing 42 survivors 21 months after stroke and healthy controls. A total of 26 stroke survivors participated in a semi-structured interview. Stroke s...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Kuenemund A,Zwick S,Rief W,Exner C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multidimensional (educational, affective and behavioural) web-based intervention to change healthcare practitioners' attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. It aimed to measure gender and sexual (GenSex) prejudice pre- and pos...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Costa AB,Pase PF,de Camargo ES,Guaranha C,Caetano AH,Kveller D,da Rosa Filho HT,Catelan RF,Koller SH,Nardi HC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identifying variables associated with patient activation in the multiple sclerosis population could serve to facilitate better multiple sclerosis self-management behaviors. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 199 participants were recruited from a multiple sclerosis center in the Southeastern United States. Depress...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Goodworth MC,Stepleman L,Hibbard J,Johns L,Wright D,Hughes MD,Williams MJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of experiences with weight stigma and weight bias internalization on exercise. An online sample of 177 women with overweight and obesity (M(age) = 35.48 years, M(BMI) = 32.81) completed questionnaires assessing exercise behavior, self-efficacy, and motivation; experiences of weight ...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Pearl RL,Puhl RM,Dovidio JF

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we present an idiographic analysis of a couple's experience of living and coming to terms with age-related macular degeneration. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to explore three joint interviews, conducted over an 18-month period, with a married couple (aged 82 and 77 years) both liv...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Burton AE,Shaw RL,Gibson JM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the direct and stress-buffering effects of global hope and its components (agency and pathways) on changes in adjustment to multiple sclerosis caregiving over 12 months. A total of 140 carers and their care-recipients completed questionnaires at Time 1 and 12 months later, Time 2. Focal predictors ...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Madan S,Pakenham KI

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibromyalgia is associated with widespread pain, depression, and declines in physical functioning. The purpose of this study was to examine the trajectory of these symptoms over time related to physical activity adoption and maintenance via motivational interviewing versus education, to increase physical activity. The...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Steiner JL,Bigatti SM,Ang DC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to analyse emotional distress and concerns related to body image in 712 normal-weight and overweight adolescent girls. A total of 12.3 per cent of the normal-weight girls and 25 per cent of the overweight girls showed extreme weight-control behaviours. In normal-weight adolescents, thei...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Cruz-Sáez S,Pascual A,Salaberria K,Echeburúa E

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to assess the association of several risk factors for eating disturbances in adolescents. Participants were 448 girls and boys aged 12-15 years. Being female, higher body mass index, internalisation of standard of appearance, perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, number of lifetime addictive behaviours and low...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Gutiérrez T,Espinoza P,Penelo E,Mora M,González ML,Rosés R,Raich RM

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the interrelation of physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake. The influence of stage congruence between physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake on multiple behavior change was also investigated. Health behaviors, social-cognitions, and stages of change were assessed in 269...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Fleig L,Küper C,Lippke S,Schwarzer R,Wiedemann AU

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores the role of dichotomous thinking on eating behavior and its association with restraint eating and weight regain in a wide range of people. In a web-based survey with 241 adults, dichotomous thinking and behavioral outcomes related to eating (restraint eating, weight regain, body mass index, dieting...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Palascha A,van Kleef E,van Trijp HC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the cognitive and emotional reactions resulting from a human papillomavirus-related illness threat (i.e. testing positive for human papillomavirus) and the potential behavioral implications resulting from these psychosocial processes among men (N = 536). Structural equation modeling was used to explore...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Wheldon CW,Buhi ER,Daley EM,Hernandez ND,Anstey EH,Kolar S,Giuliano AR

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this editorial, we position narrative health psychology as a variety of narrative psychology, a form of qualitative research in health psychology, and a psychological perspective that falls under the interdisciplinary term narrative health research. The aim of this positioning is to explore what are the most import...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Sools AM,Murray M,Westerhof GJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic anorexia nervosa (cAN) is a challenging presentation for the clinician. Motivation to recover is low, and outcomes are often poor. Within this study. six participants, currently in treatment, were interviewed. These interview transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The results...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Fox JR,Diab P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evidence about psychological therapies used to manage co-morbid depression after a spinal cord injury is presented here. A comprehensive search of five electronic databases identified nine studies (participants, n = 591) meeting inclusion criteria. Pooled statistical analyses were conducted in combination with nar...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Perkes SJ,Bowman J,Penkala S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the association between mental adjustment styles and quality of life, and affect as a mediator among 238 Chinese cancer survivors. Regression analysis showed that quality of life was positively associated with fighting spirit and negatively associated with fatalism. Path analysis showed that greate...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Yeung NC,Lu Q

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If perfectionists avoid engaging in preventive health behaviours, they may be putting their long-term health and well-being at risk. Correlational analyses based on a sample of 370 university students identified maladaptive perfectionism to be associated with decreased levels of engagement in preventive health behavio...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Williams CJ,Cropley M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 'Teddy Bear Hospital' is a medical students' project, which has been increasingly established in many countries. To evaluate this concept, we examined the effects of a German Teddy Bear Hospital on children's knowledge relating to their body, health and disease. Using a quasi-experimental pre/post design, we exami...

journal_title：Journal of health psychology

authors： Leonhardt C,Margraf-Stiksrud J,Badners L,Szerencsi A,Maier RF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00