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This study investigated the number and severity of life events, Type A behaviour, coping strategies and social support differences between chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome patients prior to illness and between these groups and healthy controls. Although few differences were found between the groups for life evel1ts, a number of interesting results emerged with regard to different aspects of Type A behaviour, various coping strategies and social support. These findings are discussed with respect to existing research in the field.

Type

Chapter

Book title

Managerial, Occupational and Organizational Stress Research

Publication Date

17/01/2018

Pages

581 - 591