Locus of control influences diathesis-stress effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Author(s): Zautra, A. J.

Journal/Book: J Res Personal. 1997; 31: 525 B St, Ste 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495. Academic Press Inc Jnl-Comp Subscriptions. 423-438.

Abstract: Research on diathesis-stress models of depression has focused on the sociotropy-dependency and autonomy-self-criticism dimensions of personality as major diathesis factors. Locus of control (LOC) may also act as such a diathesis factor. Since it focuses on control-relevant dimensions of both the environment and the person, it may also relate to congruence or person/situation fit. In a sample of 62 female rheumatoid arthritis patients, depression affect was predicted by the interactions of spousal criticism and spousal support and LOG. Poor health, in the form of activity limitation, predicted depressive affect generally, but for internals greater levels of support were related to greater depression. A person/situation perspective can employ both diathesis-stress and congruence models in investigating mental health.

Note: Article Reich JW, Arizona State Univ, Dept Psychol, Tempe,AZ 85287 USA

Keyword(s): SOCIAL SUPPORT; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; PHYSICAL-DISABILITY; CHRONIC ILLNESS; OTHER-RELIANCE; DEPRESSION; ENCOURAGEMENT; CRITICISM; COUPLES; WOMEN

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