Cognitive variables in psychological functioning after the death of a spouse or child

The role of cognitive variables in psychological functioning after the death of a first degree relative

Behaviour Research and Therapy ◽

10.1016/s0005-7967(02)00259-0 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 41 (10) ◽

pp. 1123-1136 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Paul A Boelen ◽

Jan van den Bout ◽

Marcel A van den Hout

Keyword(s):

Psychological Functioning ◽

Cognitive Variables ◽

Degree Relative

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Development of the Relationship Beliefs Questionnaire

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1995.76.3c.1248 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 76 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1248-1250 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

John S. C. Romans ◽

Jeffrey DeBord

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychological Functioning ◽

Irrational Beliefs ◽

Cognitive Variables ◽

Mediation Model ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Relationship Beliefs ◽

Cognitive Mediation ◽

The Relationship

The cognitive mediation model of human psychological functioning has received increased attention in examining the role of cognitive variables within distressed relationships. Development of the Relationship Beliefs Questionnaire, designed to assess adherence to relationship-specific irrational beliefs, is described. In 370 subjects, factor analysis yielded nine factors which made conceptual sense. On the total scale Cronbach alpha was .95. These results are described in terms of research and practice applications.

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The Unique Contribution of Positive Orientation to Optimal Functioning

European Psychologist ◽

10.1027/1016-9040/a000070 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 44-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Guido Alessandri ◽

Gian Vittorio Caprara ◽

John Tisak

Keyword(s):

Psychological Functioning ◽

Well Being ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Critical Component ◽

Positive Orientation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Mode ◽

Optimal Functioning

Literature documents that the judgments people hold about themselves, their life, and their future are important ingredients of their psychological functioning and well-being, and are commonly related to each other. In this paper, results from a large cross-sectional sample (N = 1,331, 48% males) are presented attesting to the hypothesis that evaluations about oneself, one’s life, and one’s future rest on a common mode of viewing experiences named “Positive Orientation.” These results corroborate the utility of the new construct as a critical component of individuals’ well functioning.

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