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Peer reviewedJensen, Mark P.; Karoly, Paul – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1991
Examined adaptation to chronic pain in 118 patients. Control appraisals, ignoring pain, using coping self-statements, and increasing activities were positively related to psychological functioning. Control appraisals, diverting attention, ignoring pain, and using coping self-statements were positively related to activity level for patients…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Beliefs, Chronic Illness
