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Dissertation
The role of social support in psychosocial outcome following traumatic brain injury
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Allegheny University of the Health Sciences
Aug 1998
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00007623
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of social support in predicting employment status, independent living, and participation and satisfaction in social activities following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Fifty individuals who had sustained a TBI one year ago or more participated in the study. Subjects completed several questionnaires assessing perceived social support, employment status, living situation, and satisfaction and participation in social activities. The investigator completed measures assessing the subject's physical and cognitive functioning. The results indicated that perceived social support predicted overall satisfaction and participation in social activities. The hypothesis that social support would act as a "moderator" in buffering the effects of deficits in physical and cognitive functioning was supported. Females reported greater satisfaction and participation in social activities than males. The findings suggest that perceived social support may be an important first step in evaluating those factors which may impact a person's social life following TBI. Further research with a larger and more heterogeneous sample is suggested.
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- Title
- The role of social support in psychosocial outcome following traumatic brain injury
- Creators
- Christine Anne Gayda
- Contributors
- J. Michael Williams (Advisor) - Drexel University, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (1996-1998)
- Awarding Institution
- Allegheny University of the Health Sciences
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Allegheny University of the Health Sciences; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- viii, 96 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (1996-1998); Clinical and Health Psychology [Historical]; School of Health Professions (1996-1998)
- Other Identifier
- 991021888758404721