| Managing Multiple Goals in Supportive Interactions: Using a Normative Theoretical Approach to Explain Social Support as Uncertainty Management for Organ Transplant Patients. | |
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PMID: 21409670 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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In this study, we used a normative theoretical perspective to examine the relationship between uncertainty management and support in the lives of organ transplant patients. We conducted in-depth interviews with 8 pretransplant and 30 posttransplant patients, including individuals who were waiting for or had received a kidney, liver, heart, or pancreas. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach, which involved two levels of thematic analysis. Participants reported that others provide assistance in various ways, and that this social support entailed a number of challenges. Participants also described several strategies for handling these support dilemmas. These findings suggest that the effectiveness of support is related to how well multiple goals (including uncertainty-related goals) are managed in the supportive interaction. |
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Allison M Scott; Summer C Martin; Anne M Stone; Dale E Brashers |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-3-15 |
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Title: Health communication Volume: - ISSN: 1532-7027 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-3-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8908762 Medline TA: Health Commun Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-11 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Communication, University of Kentucky. |
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