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Smith, Bruce W.; Zautra, Alex J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
The purpose of this study was to test a 2-factor model of affective health in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA; n = 82) or osteoarthritis (OA; n = 88). Positive and negative social interactions and affect were assessed for 11 consecutive weeks. For each participant, Vulnerability and Resilience factors were created from factor analyses of…
Descriptors: Females, Interpersonal Competence, Diseases, Personality Traits
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Sheffer, Christine E.; Cassisi, Jeffrey E.; Ferraresi, Laurette M.; Lofland, Kenneth R.; McCracken, Lance M. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2002
Sex differences in 351 patients with chronic low back pain were examined. Biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors were considered. Sex differences in adaptive functioning were consistent with traditional gender roles. Significant interactions were found for sex and employment status, and sex and marital status. Retired women reported…
Descriptors: Marital Status, Employment Level, Pain, Females