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Erschienen in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 1/2017

25.01.2017

Women with Ovarian Cancer: Examining the Role of Social Support and Rumination in Posttraumatic Growth, Psychological Distress, and Psychological Well-being

verfasst von: Erin M. Hill, Kaitlin Watkins

Erschienen in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Ausgabe 1/2017

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Abstract

The present study examined the role of social support and rumination (deliberate vs. intrusive) in posttraumatic growth (PTG), psychological distress (PD), and psychological well-being (PWB) among women with ovarian cancer. Sixty-seven women who had experienced ovarian cancer were recruited through social media and cancer-related websites, and completed an online survey. Contrary to hypotheses, results indicated that social support was not predictive of PTG, and the mediation of rumination was not significant in the regression of social support on PTG. Social support was, however, positively correlated with the Relating to Others domain of PTG. Deliberate rumination was positively predictive of PTG, and intrusive rumination was positively predictive of PD and negatively predictive of PWB. Social support was negatively predictive of PD, and positively predictive of PWB. Results are discussed with reference to clinical implications and future research needed in understanding the ovarian cancer experience.
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Metadaten
Titel
Women with Ovarian Cancer: Examining the Role of Social Support and Rumination in Posttraumatic Growth, Psychological Distress, and Psychological Well-being
verfasst von
Erin M. Hill
Kaitlin Watkins
Publikationsdatum
25.01.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Ausgabe 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-016-9482-7

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