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Document 0363
DOCN M9650363
TI Racial minorities and other high-risk groups with HIV and AIDS at
increased risk for psychological adjustment problems in association with
health locus of control orientation.
DT 9605
AU Spalding AD; SUNY College, Department of Health Sciences, 14420, USA.
SO Soc Work Health Care. 1995;21(3):81-114. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/96131847
AB This study compared minority subjects (n = 45) with non-minority
subjects (n = 49) with HIV and AIDS, examining levels of perceived locus
of control over health status, and whether different health locus of
control (HLOC) orientations (internal, powerful others, or chance)
determined psychological adjustment as measured by depression levels,
and intrusive and avoidant thoughts. Gender, lifestyle orientation, and
socioeconomic status were also included as predictor variables. It was
determined that minority subjects were significantly more likely to
believe that their health status was in the hands of powerful others or
chance. Further, an external HLOC orientation, in most instances, was
associated with problems in psychological adjustment for subjects
overall, and particularly for females and those of lower socioeconomic
status. Additional findings and implications for social work are
discussed.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
*Adaptation, Psychological Adult Depression/PSYCHOLOGY Female Gender
Identity Human HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
*Internal-External Control Life Style Longitudinal Studies Male
Minority Groups/*PSYCHOLOGY Personality Inventory *Sick Role Social
Work Socioeconomic Factors JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
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