The Relationship Between Health Status and Hope in Individuals with HIV Disease

Author

Celine Meera Chohan, Indiana State University

Date of Award

Fall 9-1-2003

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Educational and School Psychology

First Advisor

I. Michael Shuff

Second Advisor

Christy L. Coleman

Third Advisor

Reece Chaney

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between hope and health status over a two-year period in individuals who were HIV -infected. One hundred and three individuals completed the surveys at entry into the study, at 12 months, and at 24 months. The Health Status Questionnaire (Wu et.al., 1991) measured Cognitive Functioning, Emotional Functioning, and Physical Functioning. Additionally, the Hope Scale (Snyder, 1991) and the Client Information Form were used to collect data. Results suggested hope at entry into the study was a significant predictor of physical functioning initially, at 12 months, and at 24 months. This finding suggests a link between the psychosocial predictor of hope to a health outcome of physical functioning. Hope was also a significant predictor of cognitive functioning, but it was not a significant predictor of emotional functioning.

Recommended Citation

Chohan, Celine Meera, "The Relationship Between Health Status and Hope in Individuals with HIV Disease" (2003). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3280.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3280