Gibson P R, Cheavens J, Warren M L
Department of Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA.
Res Nurs Health. 1998 Apr;21(2):103-15. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1098-240x(199804)21:2<103::aid-nur2>3.0.co;2-n.
Social support was examined in 305 persons with multiple chemical sensitivity using the Personal Resource Questionnaire 85 (PRQ85; Weinert, 1987) and qualitative descriptions of respondents' social interactions. PRQ85 scores were lower than those of healthy populations, but similar to samples with chronic illness. Participants needed but were prevented from receiving support for personal difficulties due to their limited public access, their need for chemical avoidance including fragrances, and others' lack of information and negative attitudes regarding chemical sensitivities. Respondents drew some support and validation from support groups and from romantic relationships. Fatigue level, being in a romantic relationship, contact with a support group on a monthly or more frequent basis, chemical avoidance in the home, gender, and an improved course of illness predicted 19% of the variance for perceived social support. Qualitative data are used to illustrate particular problems of persons in this sample, and suggestions are made for practitioners who encounter this population.
使用个人资源问卷85（PRQ85；Weinert，1987）以及对受访者社交互动的定性描述，对305名患有多重化学物质敏感症的人进行了社会支持调查。PRQ85得分低于健康人群，但与慢性病样本相似。由于公共接触受限、需要避免接触包括香料在内的化学物质以及他人对化学物质敏感性缺乏了解和持负面态度，参与者需要但无法获得针对个人困难的支持。受访者从支持小组和恋爱关系中获得了一些支持和认可。疲劳程度、恋爱关系、每月或更频繁地与支持小组接触、在家中避免接触化学物质、性别以及病情改善情况预测了感知到的社会支持中19%的方差。定性数据用于说明该样本中人群的特定问题，并为接触该人群的从业者提供建议。
