Abstract
The unidimensional approach that has dominated research on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been remiss in visualizing the diversity of factors that may be involved in women's menstrual cycle experiences. Traditional menstrual cycle research reflects a stereotypic negative bias that does not encompass the complexity of the phenomena. For example, even though, the majority of menstrual cycle literature has focused on negative changes during the perimenstruum, some women report positive changes. This research represents an endeavor of a unique nursing intervention aimed at reframing perceptions of menstrual cycle experiences for the purpose of diminishing perimenstrual impairment. The intervention was a health promotion program which provided social support and a positive reframing component among women with PMS across four menstrual cycles.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Psi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Social Support, PMS Treatments, Perception of PMS
Advisor
Elaine Jones
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The University of Arizona
Degree Year
1994
Recommended Citation
Morse, Gwen G., "The effect of social support on women's perception of perimenstrual changes" (2019). Dissertations. 338.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/338
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-09-10
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9426586; ProQuest document ID: 304085260. The author still retains copyright.