Abstract

A qualitative approach was used to explore the stress-coping process of older women with osteoarthritis. The purpose of the study was to identify and describe the stressors, appraisals, emotional reactions, and actual coping efforts of older women with osteoarthritis. The theoretical framework for this investigation was based on the stress-coping model developed by Lazarus and Folkman (1984).

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9946291; ProQuest document ID: 304511288. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Charlene M. Romer, PhD, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Pi Pi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Women with Arthritis, Coping Methods, Chronic Illness in Women

Advisor

Mary Manderino

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Missouri - Columbia

Degree Year

1999

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-24

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