title: Perceived control, adjustment, and communication problems in laryngeal cancer survivors.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication Disorders, College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Blood
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dineen
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kauffman
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Raimondi
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: 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