Stress Appraisal and Coping in Mothers of NICU Infants
In this study, we assessed the coping process in 35 mothers of premature and at-risk infants using a cognitive-behavioral theory to examine the relation among the stressful event, appraisal of the event, coping, and psychological symptomatology. Results show that 60% of the participants presented wi...
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Published in | Children's health care Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 279 - 293 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc
01.12.2000
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Summary: | In this study, we assessed the coping process in 35 mothers of premature and at-risk infants using a cognitive-behavioral theory to examine the relation among the stressful event, appraisal of the event, coping, and psychological symptomatology. Results show that 60% of the participants presented with clinically significant levels of distress. Tests of additional hypotheses and research questions addressed the role of appraisals and coping strategies. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that 58% (adjusted R&sub2) of the variance in distress was explained by four variables. The appraisal of uncontrollability, confrontive coping, and escape-avoidant coping were predictive of increased distress. The coping strategy of accepting responsibility was predictive of decreased distress. Satisfaction with the child's physician was a significant indicator of better functioning. |
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ISSN: | 0273-9615 1532-6888 |
DOI: | 10.1207/S15326888CHC2904_4 |