This study was designed as the qualitative arm of a larger quantitative study (N= 156) of the
relationships among social role quality, physical health, and psychological well-being of …

The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating and moderating effects of women's
social role quality on the psychological well‐being of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

The purpose of this study was to examine men's and women's experiences living with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Using semi-structured, in-depth telephone interviews, nine women …

This article examines the role of positive events in older women's adaptation to rheumatoid
arthritis. In one study, women with rheumatoid arthritis were compared with healthy older …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of problematic social support and
family functioning to measures of subjective well-being in a sample of women with …

This chapter explores the effect that living with a rheumatological disease has on social
relationships, the family unit, changes in role at home and in the workplace. The chapter …

Objective To examine the relationships between the quality of life (QOL) of women with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 1) their perceived levels of social support and 2) their primary …

The effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on family functioning are described from two
perspectives, cohesiveness and organization. These concepts are believed to be essential …

Objective To examine the extent to which arthritis intruded upon 4 social roles (spouse,
homemaker, parent, worker). In accordance with propositions set forth by social identity …

Aim The present study aimed to describe the experience of family members who provide
social support to their relative with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and explore the forms of …