The findings of this thesis supported a model proposed to explain the influence of psychological factors on subjective quality of life. In comparison with their partners, and with a control group, people with MS reported a lowered subjective quality of life and self-esteem, an increased need for social support, and maladaptive use of control. Recommendations for interventions were made based on these findings
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Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
Supported by the portfolio "A conceptual framework for the practice of health psychology."
