The dimensional structure of benefit finding in multiple sclerosis and relations with positive and negative adjustment: A longitudinal study

摘要: Benefit finding is a meaning making construct that has been shown to be related adjustment in people with MS and their carers. This study investigated the dimensions, stability potency of benefit predicting over 12 month interval using newly developed Finding Multiple Sclerosis Scale (BFiMSS). Usable data from 388 persons 232 carers was obtained questionnaires completed at Time 1 months later (Time 2). Factor analysis BFiMSS revealed seven psychometrically sound factors: Compassion/Empathy, Spiritual Growth, Mindfulness, Family Relations Lifestyle Gains, Personal New Opportunities. total factors showed satisfactory internal retest reliability coefficients, convergent, criterion external validity. Results regression analyses indicated accounted for significant amounts variance each 2 outcomes (positive states mind, positive affec...