Elephant People: The Phenomena of Social Withdrawal and Self-Imposed Isolation of People Dying with AIDS
- 1 October 1995
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in AIDS Patient Care
- Vol. 9 (5) , 240-244
- https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.1995.9.240
Abstract
The phenomena of self-initiated isolation and social withdrawal of people dying from AIDS is described and explained in the context of its irony and detriment to the patients' well being, minimizing access to social support resources. The psychological and the therapeutic relevance of social support during the critical transition phase is explored. Recommendations for curbing the phenomena of self-imposed social death in PWAs, as well as suggestions for future research on the value of psychosocial support to the PWA's well being during the transition phase, are also discussed.Keywords
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