Interpersonal expectations, social support, and adjustment to chronic illness.

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Summary

Patients' perceptions of family and medical staff expectations regarding responsibility for care and routine functions were examined and expectations predicted subsequent decreases in psychological adjustment over a 3-month period, even when social support was controlled.

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article
Published
1997-09-01
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Keywords

Psychology, Social support, Interpersonal communication, Coping (psychology), Perception

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