4 results for "Colter D. Ray"
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Cognitive Distortions Associated with Loneliness: An Exploratory Study
Loneliness is a significant challenge for millions worldwide, with chronic loneliness having harmful effects on physical health, mental well-being, and relationships. Cognitive distortions play an important role in perpetuating loneliness. Psychological interventions targeting such distortions have…
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Perceived Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in AYA Cancer Patients: A Mediation Analysis of Hope Agency and Pathways
Background/Objectives: Adolescent/young adult (AYA) cancer patients experience a variety of challenges, including higher rates of depressive symptoms (D) than healthy controls. Although various forms of social support (SS) seem to be a protective factor against D, AYAs also experience significant…
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Loneliness, Stigma, and the Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood Inhibit Compassion for Some but Not All Suffering Social Groups
This study extends recent research on correlates of compassion for suffering social groups. Using a nationally representative sample of 627 U.S. adults, this study used cross-sectional survey data to determine if loneliness, the tendency for interpersonal victimhood, and stigmatizing attitudes held…
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Mixed Messages: I. The Consequences of Communicating Negative Statements Within Emotional Support Messages to Cancer Patients
Background: Not all emotional support messages consist purely of positive statements. Some emotional support messages received by cancer patients simultaneously communicate statements of caring but also negative statements, such as criticisms of patients’ actions. Objective: This study tests if a…