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Patient affiliation in major illness.

Y Rofé, M Hoffman, I Lewin

    Psychological Medicine
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Patients with major illness preferred interacting with healthy individuals over fellow sufferers or solitude. This study challenges the idea that people in distress seek comfort from others experiencing similar health conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Medical Sociology
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Understanding patient social preferences is crucial for healthcare environments.
    • Previous theories suggested social comparison among those with similar conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate affiliation preferences of out-patients with major illness.
    • To examine whether patients prefer interaction with healthy individuals or fellow sufferers.

    Main Methods:

    • Interviews were conducted with 100 Israeli out-patients diagnosed with major illness.
    • Patients' preferences for social affiliation and discussion topics were assessed in waiting rooms.

    Main Results:

    • A significant preference for affiliating with healthy individuals over co-patients or being alone was observed.

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  • Patients actively avoided discussing their illness with others.
  • Increased anxiety correlated with a slight preference for solitude over interacting with fellow patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • The findings contradict the emotional comparison hypothesis, which posits that "misery seeks company."
    • Patients with major illness prioritize avoiding illness-related discussions and seek interaction with healthy individuals.