“…Several studies supported that improved metabolic control, more favorable adjustment, and better emotional status in persons with diabetes have been associated with problem-focused and cognitive coping strategies (Gafvels & Wandell, 2005;Lundman & Norberg, 1993;Maes, Leventhal, & De Ridder, 1996;Penckofer, Jalowiec, Fink, & Hutson-Danekas, 1991;Rose, Fliege, Hildebrandt, Schirop, & Klapp, 2002;Spiess et al, 1994). Inversely, poor adjustment and adherence, low self-esteem, negative affect, loneliness, and lower quality of life were generally associated with avoidance and emotion-focused coping strategies (Bombadier, D'Amico, & Jordan, 1990;Perry, 1990;Peyrot et al, 1999;Sherbourne, Hays, Ordway, & DiMatteo, 1992;Weijman et al, 2005;White et al, 1992).…”