2014
DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.38.4.12
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Negative and Positive Beliefs Related to Mood and Health

Abstract: Objectives To observe whether elderly patients’ positive and negative beliefs about efforts improving or maintaining health are related to health and mood. Methods We developed a brief scale to assess these beliefs. Factor analysis was used to evaluate its dimensions, and the extent to which the scale’s dimensions mediate the relation between mood and self-reported health was explored. Results Analyses show that the scale reflects a general factor as well as 2 subscales that evaluate distinct but related p… Show more

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“…First is the general level of psychopathology, for example, greater baseline severity and higher comorbidity are both associated with poorer treatment outcomes 2830 . Second are personality characteristics, for example well-being and belief in and/or adherence to treatment are associated with outcome 4851 . Finally, learning capacity is likely to be relevant in that higher intelligence has been associated with more favourable therapeutic outcomes 30 , which makes sense given that learning is a core element of CBT 52 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First is the general level of psychopathology, for example, greater baseline severity and higher comorbidity are both associated with poorer treatment outcomes 2830 . Second are personality characteristics, for example well-being and belief in and/or adherence to treatment are associated with outcome 4851 . Finally, learning capacity is likely to be relevant in that higher intelligence has been associated with more favourable therapeutic outcomes 30 , which makes sense given that learning is a core element of CBT 52 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, positive beliefs may create habits of positive thinking that involve finding meaning in life in daily life, [ 15 ] so that nursing students can provide better holistic care to their patients. [ 14 ] Using meaning in life [ 4 ] and positive beliefs can also assist patients in changing their negative moods, ameliorating their psychological problems, [ 16 , 17 ] and increasing mental health and quality of life. [ 18 ] Overall, empowering positive beliefs may increase patients’ creativity, cognition, and growth to have a better quality of life, reduce mental illness, and increase health promotion.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 15 ] Health-related quality of life depends on some factors such as environmental factors (engagement with health- care providers and systems), attitudinal influences (beliefs and values pertaining to wellness), health behaviors and treatment engagement. [ 15 , 16 ] In FM patients, maladaptive health beliefs and unsafe attitudes about physician-level and systemic-level healthcare provision are negatively related to both treatment adherence and physical and mental health-related quality of life. [ 16 ] Previous studies have shown that information about one’s condition is important in acceptance, embracing, or coming to terms with pain.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%