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The structure of coping among older adults living with HIV/AIDS and depressive symptoms.

TitleThe structure of coping among older adults living with HIV/AIDS and depressive symptoms.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsHansen, Nathan B., Blair Harrison, Stacy Fambro, Sara Bodnar, Timothy G. Heckman, and Kathleen J. Sikkema
JournalJournal of health psychology
Volume18
Issue2
Pagination198-211
Date Published2013 Feb
ISSN1461-7277
KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Adaptation, Psychological, Anxiety, Depression, Female, HIV Infections, Humans, Loneliness, Male, Middle Aged, Questionnaires, Self Efficacy
AbstractOne-third of adults living with HIV/AIDS are over the age of 50. This study evaluated the structure of coping among 307 older adults living with HIV/AIDS. Participants completed 61 coping items and measures of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and coping self-efficacy. Exploratory factor analyses retained 40 coping items loading on five specific first order factors (Distancing Avoidance, Social Support Seeking, Self-Destructive Avoidance, Spiritual Coping, and Solution-Focused Coping) and two general second order factors (Active and Avoidant Coping). Factors demonstrated good reliability and validity. Results suggest that general coping factors should be considered with specific factors when measuring coping among older adults.
DOI10.1089/apc.2012.0313
Alternate JournalJ Health Psychol

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