Social-cognitive processes as moderators of a couple-focused group intervention for women with early stage breast cancer
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The psychological well-being of female patients with early stage breast cancer is investigated in relation to the effectiveness of couple-focused group intervention (CG). Results showed that CG is more effective in patients who used emotional processing and expression in coping with cancer than in patients who did not chose these strategies naturally. Usage of the strategy among different types of women is discussed.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
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Traumatic stress, perceived global stress, and life events: Prospectively predicting quality of life in breast cancer patients
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A study is done to investigate the relationship between stress at initial cancer diagnosis and treatment and subsequent quality of life (QoL). The findings substantiate the relationship between initial stress and later QoL and underscore the need for timely psychological intervention.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2005
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Strategies used in coping with a cancer diagnosis predict meaning in life for survivors
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Using a study on women with breast cancer, the role of coping methods used by patients to handle the diagnosis of a chronic illness in transforming their outlook on life is examined. The individuals are able to find meaning in their life.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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