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The Role of Perceived Control in the Adjustment of some HIV-Positive People
San San Myint
This paper is concerned with a study on the role of perceived control over
illness and its association with psychological adjustment in HIV-positive
individuals. Following a discussion and critical assessment of predominant theories
of perceived control, several cases are recruited and approached to study the
significant role of perceived control that might involve in the adjustment of people
who are diagnosed as HIV positive. More specifically, Two dimensions of perceived
control (primary vs. secondary and central vs. consequence-related) were examined
in Myanmar sample of 148 HIV-positive men and women. According to the results,
two hypotheses regarding the use of primary control (acting to achieve specific
outcomes) and secondary control (acceptance) were supported. The use of both
primary and secondary control was associated with better adjustment. Secondary
control served a proactive role at lower levels of primary control. The 2 hypotheses
regarding central control (over the infection) and consequence-related control (over
consequences of the infection) were also supported. Perceptions of consequence related
control were higher than perceptions of control over HIV and more strongly
associated with less depression.
2016
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