Primary versus secondary and central versus consequence-related control in HIV-positive men.
Two dimensions of perceived control (primary vs. secondary and central vs. consequence-related) were examined in a sample of 104 HIV-positive men. Two hypotheses regarding the use of primary control (acting to achieve specific outcomes) and secondary control (acceptance) were supported: The use of both primary and secondary control was associated with better adjustment. Secondary control served a protective role at lower levels of primary control, but was not associated with adjustment at higher levels of primary control. The 2 hypotheses regarding central control (over the infection) and consequence-related control (over consequences of the infection) were also supported. Perceptions of consequence-related control were higher than perceptions of control over HIV and more strongly associated with low depression.
Department of Psychology, Pomona College, Claremont, California 91711.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male