Psychological factors and depressive symptoms in ischemic heart disease

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This article investigates the psychological factors associated with depression in cardiac patients. Findings indicate that both cognitive distortions and dispositional optimism are associated with depression a month after hospitalization, but only optimism is predictive of depression a year later.

Heart diseases, Cardiac patients, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders, Optimism, Prediction (Psychology), Helplessness (Psychology)

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Motivation and dietary self-care in adults with diabetes: are self-efficacy and autonomous self-regulation complementary or competing constructs?

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This articles examines the psychological factors involved with dietary management and self-care in diabetic patients. Results indicate that there is a significant relationship between self-efficacy, independent self-regulation, dietary adherence, and overall satisfaction with life.

United Kingdom, Diabetics, Patient compliance, Autonomy (Psychology), Food habits, Motivation (Psychology), Self-care, Health, Self care (Health), Satisfaction, Satisfaction (Psychology)

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Relations of diabetes intrusiveness and personal control to symptoms of depression among adults with diabetes

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Research shows diabetic complications increase illness intrusiveness, in turn reducing personal control and increasing the probability of mental depression. Implications for individuals with diabetes are discussed.

Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus

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