Benefit-finding among young adults with spina bifida

被引：7

作者：

Kritikos, Tessa K. ^{[1
]}

Stiles-Shields, Colleen ^{[2
]}

Shapiro, Jenna B. ^{[3
]}

Holmbeck, Grayson N. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Loyola Univ, Chicago, IL 60611 USA

[2] Rush Univ, Med Ctr, Chicago, IL 60612 USA

[3] Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hosp Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | 2022年 / 27卷 / 05期

关键词：

adolescent and young adult; benefit-finding; chronic conditions; myelomeningocele; spina bifida;

D O I：

10.1177/1359105321990804

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

The purpose of the current study was to examine benefit-finding in a sample of young adults with SB and assess relationships between demographic and medical variables and benefit-finding. Young adults with SB (N = 329), ranging in age from 18 to 30 (M = 23.44 +/- 2.93), completed the Benefit-Finding Scale (BFS), a 17-item self-report questionnaire, and reported on demographic and medical information related to their SB diagnosis. Participants endorsed a range of benefits associated with living with SB. The most frequently endorsed benefits were related to personal strengths, interpersonal relationships, and life philosophy. Younger age, majority race, higher education level, and employment were significantly associated with higher BFS scores. Young adults with SB report benefits associated with their chronic condition. Future research should examine these benefits in relation to psychosocial outcomes.

引用

页码：1176 / 1186

页数：11

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