Social support and personal models of diabetes as predictors of self- care and well-being: A longitudinal study of adolescents with diabetes
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Social support and personal models of diabetes as predictors of self- care and well-being : A longitudinal study of adolescents with diabetes. / Skinner, T. Chas; John, Mary; Hampson, Sarah E.
In: Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 25, No. 4, 01.06.2000, p. 257-267.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Social support and personal models of diabetes as predictors of self- care and well-being
T2 - A longitudinal study of adolescents with diabetes
AU - Skinner, T. Chas
AU - John, Mary
AU - Hampson, Sarah E.
PY - 2000/6/1
Y1 - 2000/6/1
N2 - Objectives: To examine whether peer support and illness representation mediate the link between family support, self-management and well-being. Method: Fifty-two adolescents (12-18 years old) with Type I diabetes were recruited and followed over 6 months, completing assessments of self- management, well-being, and social support. Results: Perceived impact of diabetes and supportive family and friends were prospectively predictive of participants' well-being measures. Although support from family and friends was predictive of better dietary self-care, this relationship was mediated by personal model beliefs. In particular, beliefs about the effectiveness of the diabetes treatment regimen to control diabetes was predictive of better dietary self-care. Conclusions: Both friends and family are important to support adolescents as they live with and manage their diabetes. Personal models of diabetes are important determinants of both dietary self-care and well-being. In addition, personal models may serve to mediate the relationship between social support and dietary behavior.
AB - Objectives: To examine whether peer support and illness representation mediate the link between family support, self-management and well-being. Method: Fifty-two adolescents (12-18 years old) with Type I diabetes were recruited and followed over 6 months, completing assessments of self- management, well-being, and social support. Results: Perceived impact of diabetes and supportive family and friends were prospectively predictive of participants' well-being measures. Although support from family and friends was predictive of better dietary self-care, this relationship was mediated by personal model beliefs. In particular, beliefs about the effectiveness of the diabetes treatment regimen to control diabetes was predictive of better dietary self-care. Conclusions: Both friends and family are important to support adolescents as they live with and manage their diabetes. Personal models of diabetes are important determinants of both dietary self-care and well-being. In addition, personal models may serve to mediate the relationship between social support and dietary behavior.
KW - Adherence
KW - Adolescents
KW - Anxiety
KW - Depression
KW - Diabetes
KW - Family
KW - Friends
KW - Illness representations
KW - Peers
KW - Personal models
KW - Self- care
KW - Social support
KW - Well-being
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M3 - Journal article
C2 - 10814692
AN - SCOPUS:0034096859
VL - 25
SP - 257
EP - 267
JO - Journal of Pediatric Psychology
JF - Journal of Pediatric Psychology
SN - 0146-8693
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 189878470