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An Explanatory Study Of Maternal Stress And Coping With A Cystic Fibrosis Child, Leslie G. Potter May 1990

An Explanatory Study Of Maternal Stress And Coping With A Cystic Fibrosis Child, Leslie G. Potter

Nursing Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of coping with a cystic fibrosis (CF) child and to define coping strategies from the perspective of the mother. The research design was based upon a phenomenological approach with analysis of transcribed, semi-structured interviews with mothers of CF children. A purposive sample of eight mothers with CF children were interviewed to explore the maternal CF experience. Each interview was tape recorded and followed up with a phone call to allow the mothers to add additional information, if so desired. Data analysis consisted of reviewing each typed, verbatim transcript to categorize …


The Pecking Order, Donelson R. Forsyth Jan 1990

The Pecking Order, Donelson R. Forsyth

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

How can you increase your status? A clearly defined role and a central position in the group's communication network are essential. Good verbal skills and positive body language can help you make the right impression.


Divorce Stress And Adjustment Model: Locus Of Control And Demographic Predictors, Helen Smith Barnet Jan 1990

Divorce Stress And Adjustment Model: Locus Of Control And Demographic Predictors, Helen Smith Barnet

Psychology Faculty Publications

Reports On One Hundred and Seven Recently Divorced Men and Women Who Completed a Mailed Questionnaire Eliciting Locus of Control, Difficulties, Decision Time, and Divorce Stress and Adjustment.