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ERIC Number: EJ308094
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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An Examination of Perceived Helplessness in Psychiatric Patients.
Valine, Warren J.; Phillips, Carolyn
American Mental Health Counselors Association Journal, v6 n3 p134-43 Jul 1984
Examined the relationship of helplessness, locus of control, depression, and voluntary participation in therapy. Results confirmed the relationship between helplessness, locus of control, and depression and suggested patients with greater degrees of helplessness were less likely to take an active role in treatment. (JAC)
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Helplessness, Locus of Control, Patients, Psychiatric Services, Racial Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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