Social support and personal models of diabetes in relation to self-care and well-being in adolescents with type I diabetes mellitus
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This study set out to examine whether peer support and illness representation mediates the link between family support, self-management and well-being. Seventy-four participants (12-18-years-old) with type I diabetes mellitus completed questionnaires assessing their self-management, depression, anxiety, perceived social support and personal models of diabetes. Perceived impact of diabetes, but not perceived seriousness, and peer support were significant predictors of depression. Family support was a significant predictor of all self-management measures. However, for dietary self-management this relationship was partially mediated by the perceived efficacy of treatment to control diabetes, but not efficacy of treatment to prevent complications.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Adolescence |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 703-715 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISSN | 0140-1971 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
ID: 189878528