Social Problem-Solving Abilities and Health Behaviors Among Persons With Recent-Onset Spinal Cord Injury. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Although many persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are at risk for preventable complications, very little research has examined the health behaviors of these individuals. In this study, we examined self-reported health behaviors of persons with recent-onset SCI. We also studied the association between health behaviors and social problem-solving abilities. The results indicated that positive problem-solving characteristics were associated with more adaptive wellness and accident prevention behaviors. A negative orientation toward problem solving and avoidant and impulsive/careless styles was associated with increased traffic and substance risk taking. Implications are discussed in terms of health education, research, and prevention programs.

published proceedings

  • J Clin Psychol Med Settings

author list (cited authors)

  • Dreer, L. E., Elliott, T. R., & Tucker, E.

citation count

  • 22

complete list of authors

  • Dreer, Laura E||Elliott, Timothy R||Tucker, Emily

publication date

  • March 2004