Title | Adjusting after stroke: Changes in sense of purpose in life and the role of social support, relationship strain, and time. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Lewis, NA, Brazeau, H, Hill, PL |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Type of Article | Journal |
ISSN Number | 1461-7277 |
Keywords | Purpose in life, Social Support, Stroke |
Abstract | It is unclear how the onset of a major health condition, such as a stroke, may impact sense of purpose long-term and whether social factors influence this change. We examined changes in purpose in 716 stroke patients ( M = 72.09 years, 52.5% female) who participated in the Health and Retirement Study between 2006 and 2014. Multilevel growth modeling indicated that recent stroke patients' sense of purpose declined over time relative to pre-stroke purpose, whereas those suffering stroke prior to baseline demonstrated relative stability. Furthermore, social support was associated with initial levels but not change in sense of purpose. |
DOI | 10.1177/1359105318772656 |
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Alternate Journal | J Health Psychol |
Citation Key | 9638 |
PubMed ID | 29734856 |