Diabetes and Couples: Protective and Risk Factors

This book explores the psychological aspects of individuals and couple relationships as protective or risk factors to the health of diabetes patients and their partners. It examines how attachment styles, optimism, resilience, self-efficacy, loneliness, and rumination impact the stress experienced by the diabetic patient, and how partners' altruism, affectivity, jealousy, criticism, or indifference affects their physical health. The third part explores the relationship between negative emotions and the couples' motives of conflict, as well as the effects of communication styles, emotional warmth, and empathy on the satisfaction with the relationship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 231 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between psychological aspects of individuals and couple relationships, shedding light on their potential role as both protective and risk factors for the health of individuals living with diabetes. Taking a social psychological approach, it explores how individual attributes and personal relationships influence overall health, particularly in the context of diabetes, a chronic-degenerative disease that profoundly impacts the psychological state of patients and their immediate social environment.

The book is organized into three distinct parts, each focusing on different aspects of the relationship between diabetes and couple relationships. The first part examines the impact of attachment styles, optimism, resilience, self-efficacy in emotional regulation, loneliness, and rumination on the stress experienced by diabetic patients. It explores how these factors shape the emotional well-being of individuals living with the condition.

The second part delves into the influence of partners on the physical health of diabetic patients. It examines how altruism, affectivity, jealousy, criticism, or indifference of partners affect the well-being of individuals with diabetes. It sheds light on the dynamics within couples and the potential challenges faced by both partners in managing the disease.

The third part explores the relationship between negative emotions and the motives of conflict within couples, as well as the effects of communication styles, emotional warmth, and empathy on the satisfaction with the relationship in couples where one of the members is living with diabetes. It examines the challenges and opportunities that arise from these dynamics and offers insights into promoting positive outcomes for both individuals and couples.

Diabetes and Couple Relationship: Protective and Risk Factors serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of health and clinical psychology, social psychology, and public health. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between personal characteristics, relationships, and the health outcomes of individuals living with chronic diseases. By exploring the protective and risk factors, the book offers valuable insights into developing effective interventions and strategies to enhance the well-being and quality of life of diabetes patients and their partners.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030685003
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021