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Positive Psychological Characteristics in Diabetes: A Review

Celano, Christopher M., Beale, Eleanor E., Moore, Shannon V., Wexler, Deborah J., Huffman, Jeff C.·2013·Current Diabetes Reports

Abstract

Positive psychological characteristics, such as optimism, self-efficacy, and resilience, have been increasingly associated with improved outcomes in medically ill individuals. However, there has been minimal systematic review of these characteristics and their associations with outcomes in people with diabetes. We aim to review these associations, their potential mediating mechanisms, and the evidence supporting interventions targeting these qualities. In people with diabetes, positive psychological characteristics are significantly associated with improved glycemic control, fewer complications, and reduced rates of mortality. Potential mechanisms mediating these associations include behavioral factors (e.g., improved treatment adherence), reduced inflammation, and improved neuroendocrine and autonomic functioning. Most psychosocial treatments in this population have focused on improving self-efficacy and resilience; such interventions may improve quality of life, well-being, and diabetes self-care. While untested in diabetes, interventions to boost other positive characteristics have been effective in other medically ill patients and may warrant further study in this cohort.

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Authors
Celano, C. M., Beale, E. E., Moore, S. V., Wexler, D. J., & Huffman, J. C.
Affiliations
  • Harvard University (US)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Corresponding author
Celano, Christopher M.
Venue
Current Diabetes Reports
Published
2013-09-19
Volume
13
Issue
6
Pages
917-929
ISSN
  • 1534-4827 (ISSN-L)
  • 1539-0829
OpenAlex
W2081032591
Cited by
69
References
140
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Diabetes Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords
diabetes mellitus, optimism, self-efficacy, resilience, glycemic control, diabetes complications, mortality, medication adherence, inflammation, neuroendocrine function, autonomic function, psychosocial interventions, quality of life, well-being, diabetes self-care
MeSH terms
Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Self Care

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