The Quest for Autonomy: Patient Decision-Making Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetes

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dc.contributor.advisorRoss-Gordon, Jovita M.
dc.contributor.authorMalek, Melanie Kay
dc.contributor.committeeMemberFurney, Steve
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHunter, Diana
dc.contributor.committeeMemberJames, Gay
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-16T00:55:28Z
dc.date.available2023-12-16T00:55:28Z
dc.date.issued2006-03
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon of decision-making about exercise from the perspective of the patient with type 2 diabetes. Through the use of participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and the analysis of the Stages of Behavior Change Scale, the Diabetes Empowerment Scale, and the Cooper Clinic Physical Activity Questionnaire, this comparative cross-case analysis explored the social, clinical and contextual factors, as well as the barriers that influence patient decision-making. The relationship between autonomous regulation of exercise behavior and perceived competence to follow through with one's decisions to exercise by patients, and the concept of autonomy support on the part of healthcare practitioners were also established as important components to consider in the development of an effective diabetes patient education curriculum.
dc.description.departmentCounseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology
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dc.format.extent383 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationMalek, M.K. (2006). The quest for autonomy: Patient decision-making behaviors in type 2 diabetes (Unpublished dissertation). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/17722
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectpatient compliance
dc.subjectautonomy
dc.subjecttype 2 diabetes
dc.titleThe Quest for Autonomy: Patient Decision-Making Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetes
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.departmentEducational Administration and Psychological Services
thesis.degree.disciplineEducational Administration and Psychological Services
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University-San Marcos
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

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