Document 0363
 DOCN  M9650363
 TI    Racial minorities and other high-risk groups with HIV and AIDS at
       increased risk for psychological adjustment problems in association with
       health locus of control orientation.
 DT    9605
 AU    Spalding AD; SUNY College, Department of Health Sciences, 14420, USA.
 SO    Soc Work Health Care. 1995;21(3):81-114. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96131847
 AB    This study compared minority subjects (n = 45) with non-minority
       subjects (n = 49) with HIV and AIDS, examining levels of perceived locus
       of control over health status, and whether different health locus of
       control (HLOC) orientations (internal, powerful others, or chance)
       determined psychological adjustment as measured by depression levels,
       and intrusive and avoidant thoughts. Gender, lifestyle orientation, and
       socioeconomic status were also included as predictor variables. It was
       determined that minority subjects were significantly more likely to
       believe that their health status was in the hands of powerful others or
       chance. Further, an external HLOC orientation, in most instances, was
       associated with problems in psychological adjustment for subjects
       overall, and particularly for females and those of lower socioeconomic
       status. Additional findings and implications for social work are
       discussed.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
       *Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Depression/PSYCHOLOGY  Female  Gender
       Identity  Human  HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
       *Internal-External Control  Life Style  Longitudinal Studies  Male
       Minority Groups/*PSYCHOLOGY  Personality Inventory  *Sick Role  Social
       Work  Socioeconomic Factors  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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