A biopsychosocial model of resilience for multiple sclerosis

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dc.contributor.authorBlack, R.
dc.contributor.authorDorstyn, D.
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractThe concept of resilience remains under-researched in the multiple sclerosis literature. Consequently, current understanding of the unique and joint contribution of disability-specific variables, cognitive behavioural skills and social resources to this dynamic process is limited. A holistic model of resilience was therefore developed and tested. Results of an online survey completed by 196 adults with multiple sclerosis revealed both direct and indirect pathways to resilience, with positive affect and self-efficacy being the strongest predictors. The findings lend support to psychological interventions which focus on promoting the personal resources and assets needed to cope effectively with multiple sclerosis.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityRebecca Black and Diana Dorstyn
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Health Psychology, 2015; 20(11):1434-1444
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/1359105313512879
dc.identifier.issn1461-7277
dc.identifier.issn1461-7277
dc.identifier.orcidDorstyn, D. [0000-0002-7799-8177]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/81482
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSage Publications Ltd
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2013
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/1359105313512879
dc.subjectadults
dc.subjectdepression
dc.subjectdisability
dc.subjectmultiple sclerosis
dc.subjectself-efficacy
dc.titleA biopsychosocial model of resilience for multiple sclerosis
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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