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Perceived social support, coping, and psychological distress in advanced cancer patients
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which perceived social support and coping mechanisms contribute to explaining psychological distress in advanced cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The Lazarus ...
The perception of physical activity and social support for physical activity among Native Hawaiians 55 Years and older
Significance: The benefits of physical activity on healthy aging and longevity have repeatedly been identified. Despite these known benefits, sedentary living is a serious and pervasive health problem among older adults ...
Social support, psychological and physical states among Japanese women with breast cancer
In Western cultures, it has been reported that social support has effects on health outcomes among women with breast cancer. However, little is known about social support and the effects on health outcomes among Japanese ...
Traumatic events, social support, and self-efficacy: Correlates of health perceptions among adolescents
The relationship between traumatic events and health perceptions among adolescents is poorly understood. While social support and self-efficacy protect adults from the adverse effects of trauma, the nature of this relationship ...
The effect of social support on women's perception of perimenstrual changes
The unidimensional approach that has dominated research on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been remiss in visualizing the diversity of factors that may be involved in women's menstrual cycle experiences. Traditional menstrual ...