Perceived control, adjustment, and communication problems in laryngeal cancer survivors.
Health locus of control, adjustment to cancer, and communication experiences after a laryngectomy were investigated in 63 laryngeal cancer survivors. Survivors who showed internal control also scored as better adjusted and had fewer communication problems. Scales were intercorrelated (.68 to .92).
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000523:psychology; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000523:psychology*; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012803:Sick Role; D013072:Speech, Esophageal / Q000523:psychology