'I was in control of it from the start: A qualitative study of mens experiences of positive adjustment following a heart attack
Smith, F., Banwell, E. & Rakhit, R. (2016). 'I was in control of it from the start: A qualitative study of mens experiences of positive adjustment following a heart attack. Journal of Health Psychology, 22(10), pp. 1345-1354. doi: 10.1177/1359105315627000
Abstract
A qualitative design was used to explore the experience of positive adjustment following a heart attack. Ten men attending a cardiac rehabilitation programme completed in-depth semi-structured interviews. An overarching theme: ‘I was in control of it from the start’ emerged with six subthemes, relating to intrapersonal and interpersonal factors and processes. The subthemes reflected the importance of identifying controllable versus non-controllable factors and employing adaptive coping strategies.
| Publication Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Copyright Sage 2016 |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
| Departments: | School of Health & Medical Sciences > Department of Psychology & Neuroscience |
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