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Social constraints and quality of life among chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors: a mediation model

verfasst von: Jin You, Qian Lu

Erschienen in: Quality of Life Research | Ausgabe 9/2014

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Abstract

Purpose

Literature has revealed detrimental effects of unsupportive interpersonal interactions on adjustment to cancer. However, no studies have examined this effect and the underlying psychological pathways among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors. The study investigated the relationship between social constraints and adjustment to cancer and the underlying psychological pathways among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors (N = 120) completed a questionnaire package assessing social constraints, intrusive thoughts, affect, and quality of life.

Results

Results revealed a negative relationship between social constraints and quality of life. Such a relationship between social constraints and quality of life was mediated by negative affect and intrusive thoughts, while the association of intrusive thoughts and quality of life were completely mediated by positive and negative affect.

Conclusion

Findings highlight the negative association between unsupportive interpersonal interactions and adjustment through cognitive and affective pathways among Chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors.

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Titel: Social constraints and quality of life among chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors: a mediation model
verfasst von: Jin You
Qian Lu
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2014
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in: Quality of Life Research / Ausgabe 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-014-0698-4

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Social constraints and quality of life among chinese-speaking breast cancer survivors: a mediation model

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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