title: Talking about end-of-life preferences in marriage: applying the theory of motivated information management.
abstract: The theory of motivated information management (TMIM) provides one framework to examine information-seeking behaviors, especially in conversations involving sensitive or difficult information such as preferences for end-of-life (EOL) care. The spouse plays a significant role in decision making surrounding EOL care. Consequently, individuals need information about spouses' EOL preferences in order to ensure carrying out those desires. Our findings support the value of TMIM as a framework to understand factors that influence couples' EOL care information-seeking behaviors. In support of the theory, we provide factors that influence the initiation or avoidance of EOL conversations between spouses.
authors: a Department of Communication , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
authors: Katherine A
authors: KA
authors: Rafferty
authors: Emily
authors: E
authors: Cramer
authors: DeAnne
authors: D
authors: Priddis
authors: Mike
authors: M
authors: Allen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003142:Communication; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057226:Information Seeking Behavior; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D057240:Patient Preference; D011582:Psychological Theory; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology