The relationship between optimism and repressive coping, psychopathological symptoms, health management behavior in college students with chronic physical diseases
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: This study examined the effects of optimism and repressive coping on psychopathological symptoms and health management behavior in college students with chronic physical diseases. Methods: We conducted a survey on optimism, repressive coping, psychopathological symptoms, and health management behavior to patients with a chronic physical disease. Results: The results showed that both of optimism and repressive coping were related to fewer psychopathological symptoms. In addition, the repressive coping were related to fewer risk taking behaviors. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it is possible that how to well protect their psychological physical health to patients with a chronic physical disease.
Source: 보건교육·건강증진학회지
Authors: Jin-Hwa Choi, Kee-Hwan Park
Institutions: Inha University Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2007009482