Anotiated Bibliograpgy

Annotated Bibliography for FMST 485 Research william carnige Towson University

Aubé, J. (2008). Balancing concern for other with concern for self: Links between unmitigated communion, communion, and psychological well-being. Journal Of Personality, 76(1), 101-134. doi:10.1111/j.1467-6494.2007.00481.x
The purpose of the study was to examine the relation between unmitigated communion (UC) and psychological adjustment. Three studies with different methodologies were used to address a limitation of previous research relying solely on cross-sectional analysis and self-reporting measures. The first study examined the relation between self- and peer reports in a sample of 102 college students. Study 2 examined the relation between communion, UC, and adjustment in community sample of 94 adults using a 10-year longitudinal design. Study 3 used a daily diary methodology to examine the relation between these constructs, social functioning, and depressed mood in a sample of 78 college women. Together the results demonstrate that the psychological adjustment of men and women is negatively impacted by unmitigated communion. The article clearly addressed a limitation in previous research and provided evidence that self-reporting is consistent with reports from others who know the participants. Some of the data from the longitudinal study (study 2) were not available and researchers are were unsure whether the daily diaries were completed daily or if participants completed several days at one time. This could drastically influence the results of study 3.

Danoff-Burg, S., Revenson, T. A., Trudeau, K. J., & Paget, S. A. (2004). Unmitigated communion, social constraints, and psychological distress among women with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal Of Personality, 72(1), 29-46. doi:10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00255.x

Examining the effects of UC on adjustment to chronic illness is one of the primary focuses of the study Furthermore, the study aimed to understand pathways

Bibliography: for FMST 485 Research william carnige Towson University Aubé, J. (2008). Balancing concern for other with concern for self: Links between unmitigated communion, communion, and psychological well-being. Journal Of Personality, 76(1), 101-134. doi:10.1111/j.1467-6494.2007.00481.x The purpose of the study was to examine the relation between unmitigated communion (UC) and psychological adjustment. Three studies with different methodologies were used to address a limitation of previous research relying solely on cross-sectional analysis and self-reporting measures. The first study examined the relation between self- and peer reports in a sample of 102 college students. Study 2 examined the relation between communion, UC, and adjustment in community sample of 94 adults using a 10-year longitudinal design. Study 3 used a daily diary methodology to examine the relation between these constructs, social functioning, and depressed mood in a sample of 78 college women. Together the results demonstrate that the psychological adjustment of men and women is negatively impacted by unmitigated communion. The article clearly addressed a limitation in previous research and provided evidence that self-reporting is consistent with reports from others who know the participants. Some of the data from the longitudinal study (study 2) were not available and researchers are were unsure whether the daily diaries were completed daily or if participants completed several days at one time. This could drastically influence the results of study 3. Danoff-Burg, S., Revenson, T. A., Trudeau, K. J., & Paget, S. A. (2004). Unmitigated communion, social constraints, and psychological distress among women with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal Of Personality, 72(1), 29-46. doi:10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00255.x Examining the effects of UC on adjustment to chronic illness is one of the primary focuses of the study Furthermore, the study aimed to understand pathways that explain the relationship between unmitigated communion and physiological stress. Participants had rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects, disproportionally, more women. 103 women, recruited from the patient registry of a metropolitan that specializes in orthopedic and rheumatoid disorders, completed both the initial and follow up questionnaire that was sent in the mail with postage-paid stamps. Findings were consonant with previous research, showing that individuals higher on UC tended to have poorer physiological across medical patient populations. The women who scored higher on UC and social constraints, those who perceived their support systems as unreceptive were the most distressed. The researchers explain that this study was a good first attempt to understanding how UC impacts or influences adjustment to chronic illness. Further research will be needed in order to understand fully the relevance of these variables to clinical practice; knowledge of patients’ levels of agency, communion, and social constraints could inform psychological or educational interventions. Nagurney, A. J. (2007). The effects of relationship stress and unmitigated communion on physical and mental health outcomes. Stress & Health: Journal Of The International Society For The Investigation Of Stress, 23(4), 267-273. doi:10.1002/smi.1146 The purpose of the study was to determine if individuals high on UC and perceived interpersonal stress show decreased vitality, mental health and positive affect, and increased levels of anxiety, depression and negative affect. It was hypothesized that this two-way interaction will be found in the study. There were 97 participants in the current study, 34 men and 63 women. The average age was 19.58 years and the majority of which were college freshman. Singles, casual daters and those in committed relationships were represented almost equally (33%, 34%, 33%,. respectively). In each case, and in support of the hypothesis, a high UC score coupled with a high score on relationship stress was associated with a more harmful outcome. This was the case for both psychological and physical outcomes. This article provides insight of the differences in expected outcomes for individuals high or low or UC and also posits that in a therapeutic setting individual UC level should be taken into consideration before an action plan is created.