Understanding stability and change in psychological distress and sense of coherence: A four-year prospective study
Authors: F. C. Breslin, S. Ibrahim, C. G. Hepburn, and D. Cole
Overview
Abstract (English)
Concerns have been raised repeatedly regarding the temporal stability of sense of coherence measures and their unusually strong correlations with psychological distress measures. To examine these two issues prospectively in a general population sample, we used a structural equation model (SEM) that hypothesizes a stable and a time-varying component for the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (OLQ), a measure of sense of coherence, and a distress scale. The stable component underlying distress levels was correlated strongly with the stable component of the OLQ. These findings suggest that the status of sense of coherence as a stable protective factor for health that is independent of known risk factors is not well served by the OLQ.
Abstract (French)
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Details
| Type | Journal article |
|---|---|
| Author | F. C. Breslin, S. Ibrahim, C. G. Hepburn, and D. Cole |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Title | Understanding stability and change in psychological distress and sense of coherence: A four-year prospective study |
| Volume | 36 |
| Journal Name | Journal of Applied Social Psychology |
| Number | 1 |
| Pages | 21-Jan |
| Publication Language | English |
- F. C. Breslin
- F. C. Breslin, S. Ibrahim, C. G. Hepburn, and D. Cole
- Understanding stability and change in psychological distress and sense of coherence: A four-year prospective study
- Journal of Applied Social Psychology
- 36
- 2006
- 1
- 21-Jan