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Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 3/2016

22.12.2015 | Original Article

I Keep my Problems to Myself: Negative Social Network Orientation, Social Resources, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors

verfasst von: Christine Rini, PhD, Yael Symes, MSPH, Rebecca A. Campo, PhD, Lisa M. Wu, PhD, Jane Austin, PhD

Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 3/2016

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Abstract

Background

Cancer survivors treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplant rely on their social network for successful recovery. However, some survivors have negative attitudes about using social resources (negative social network orientation) that are critical for their recovery.

Purpose

We examined the association between survivors’ social network orientation and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and whether it was mediated by social resources (network size, perceived support, and negative and positive support-related social exchanges).

Methods

In a longitudinal study, 255 survivors completed validated measures of social network orientation, HRQoL, and social resources. Hypotheses were tested using path analysis.

Results

More negative social network orientation predicted worse HRQoL (p < .001). This association was partially mediated by lower perceived support and more negative social exchanges.

Conclusions

Survivors with negative social network orientation may have poorer HRQoL in part due to deficits in several key social resources. Findings highlight a subgroup at risk for poor transplant outcomes and can guide intervention development.
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Metadaten
Titel
I Keep my Problems to Myself: Negative Social Network Orientation, Social Resources, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors
verfasst von
Christine Rini, PhD
Yael Symes, MSPH
Rebecca A. Campo, PhD
Lisa M. Wu, PhD
Jane Austin, PhD
Publikationsdatum
22.12.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-015-9765-5

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