1993
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1993.tb01022.x
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Dispositional Optimism/Pessimism and Coping Strategies: Predictors of Psychosocial Adjustment of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis Patients1

Abstract: Because rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has a more unpredictable course than osteoarthritis (OA), we hypothesized that generalized expectancies (optimistic/ pessimistic) influence the psychosocial adjustment of RA patients, whereas disease severity influences the adjustment of OA patients. Path analysis (LISREL VI) revealed that pessimistic RA patients (N= 107) and the more physically disabled OA patients (N= 108) reported poorer adjustment. The hypothesized mediating role of coping was supported for the RA but not … Show more

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“…The LOT was originally designed to assess trait optimism as a unidimensional scale (Scheier & Carver, 1985); however, there is evidence that optimism and pessimism should be considered as separate dimensions (Lyons & Chamberlain, 1994, 1998; Marshall, Wortman, Kusulas, Hervig, & Vickers, 1992; Robinson‐Whelen, Kim, MacCallum, & Kiecolt‐Glaser, 1997; Treharne, Lyons, & Tupling, 2001). Both subscales have acceptable internal consistency among RA patients (α = .76 and .82, respectively; Long & Sangster, 1993).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The LOT was originally designed to assess trait optimism as a unidimensional scale (Scheier & Carver, 1985); however, there is evidence that optimism and pessimism should be considered as separate dimensions (Lyons & Chamberlain, 1994, 1998; Marshall, Wortman, Kusulas, Hervig, & Vickers, 1992; Robinson‐Whelen, Kim, MacCallum, & Kiecolt‐Glaser, 1997; Treharne, Lyons, & Tupling, 2001). Both subscales have acceptable internal consistency among RA patients (α = .76 and .82, respectively; Long & Sangster, 1993).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First, optimism (generally expecting positive outcomes) has been extensively shown to impact on physical health (Andersson, 1996). Holding greater positive outcome expectancies relates to better psychological well‐being in RA patients cross‐sectionally (Long & Sangster, 1993) and up to 18 months later (Brenner, Melamed, & Panush, 1994; Fournier, de Ridder, & Bensing, 2002). Optimism has been found to moderate the impact of stress on psychological well‐being among men with HIV (Pakenham & Rinaldis, 2001), but as yet no study has tested whether optimism/pessimism moderates the impact of stress on psychological well‐being in RA patients.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…When people have positive expectations, they believe that they can achieve their goals and thus experience positive feelings (Carver and Scheier 1990). Optimism is associated with reduced depression (Carver et al 1993;Davis et al 1998;Long and Sangster 1993), better psychological adjustment to negative life events (Magaletta and Oliver 1999), and increased psychological well-being (Carver et al 1993;Park et al 1996;Rothbaum et al 1982). However, excessive or unrealistic optimism may have a detrimental effect (Fournier et al 2002;Segerstrom 2005).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Further, individuals with a tendency to view the world in a future-oriented manner may think about negative and potentially traumatic life circumstances more favorably and may be less likely to think about or attempt suicide (Hirsch et al, 2007a). Optimism is associated with reduced depression (Carver et al, 1993;Davis, Nolen-Hoeksema, & Larson, 1998;Long & Sangster, 1993), better psychological adjustment to negative life events (Magaletta & Oliver, 1999), and increased psychological well-being (Carver et al, 1993;Park, Cohen, & Murch, 1996;Rothbaum, Weisz, & Snyder, 1982); however, excessive or unrealistic optimism may have a detrimental effect (Fournier, de Ridder, & Bensing, 2002;Segerstrom, 2005).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 96%