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{"title":"Subjective well-being among Iranian breast cancer patients: Exploring the influential role of psychological capital.","authors":"Hossein Mohsenipouya, Zohreh Motallebi, Nouraddin Mousavinasab, Alireza Sangani, Nitai Roy, Mohammed A Mamun","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2381546","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2381546","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Breast cancer is a prevalent and emotionally challenging condition that profoundly affects women worldwide. Effectively managing the mental and emotional dimensions of this disease is crucial for the holistic well-being of patients. Psychological capital (PsyCap) has emerged as a pivotal psychological construct with the potential to effectively address these challenges. This study aims to explore the influential role of PsyCap and its constructs on the subjective well-being (SWB) of Iranian breast cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 173 breast cancer patients participated in this study, selected through a random sampling approach. Face-to-face interview data on socio-demographics, PsyCap, and SWB were collected using a structured questionnaire. The analytical procedures encompassed independent sample <i>t</i>-tests, ANOVA tests, Pearson correlation tests, and stepwise multiple regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed that the majority of participants fell within the 41-50 age group (38.7%), with an average age of 46.50 ± 11.76 years, and 35.8% had tumor growth in the upper left lobe. The average PsyCap score was 107.93 ± 1.52 (out of a possible score of 144), whereas SWB scored 196.51 ± 1.90 (out of 291). Notably, PsyCap showed a positive correlation with SWB (<i>r</i> = 0.119), accounting for approximately 8% of the variance in SWB. The final regression model showed the substantial predictive roles of PsyCap (1.667), self-efficacy (-3.692), age (-2.977), and education (-3.939) in shaping SWB.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Focusing on understanding and addressing factors like PsyCap, self-efficacy, and educational support could improve SWB, offering a potential avenue for comprehensive and individualized psychosocial care for women with breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"248-264"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between positive affect, flourishing, quality of life, and psychological distress in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.","authors":"Hermioni L Amonoo, Elizabeth Daskalakis, Jeffrey A Lam, Emma D Wolfe, Michelle Guo, Henry K Onyeaka, Richard A Newcomb, Anna Barata, Pia Maria Ghanime, Emma P Keane, Annabella C Boardman, Corey Cutler, William F Pirl, John R Peteet, Lisa M Gudenkauf, Stephanie J Lee, Jeff C Huffman, Areej El-Jawahri","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2410929","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2410929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the associations between state positive psychological well-being (PPWB) constructs, mood, and quality of life (QOL) in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) survivors.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The study was a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data.</p><p><strong>Sample/methods: </strong>We analyzed self-report data assessing positive affect, flourishing, QOL, depression and anxiety, and PTSD symptoms from 158 allogeneic HSCT recipients at day-100 post-transplant enrolled in supportive care studies.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Univariate analysis showed that factors associated with greater levels of various state PPWB constructs include older age, disability status, greater social support, and presence of graft-versus-host disease. Multivariate analysis showed that state PPWB constructs-greater levels of positive affect and flourishing-were significantly associated with better QOL and lower PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptomatology.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Our findings suggest that longitudinal studies are needed to examine the links between state PPWB constructs and HSCT outcomes, which may inform population specific interventions and opportunities to improve outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"373-388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11973235/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142382031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adaptation and feasibility of the Swedish Promoting Resilience in Stress Management intervention targeting adolescents and young adults newly diagnosed with cancer.","authors":"Maria Ödling, Anna Jervaeus, Yvonne Wengström, Abby R Rosenberg, Joyce P Yi-Frazier, Jeanette Winterling","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2419663","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2419663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the adaptation and feasibility of the Swedish version of the Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM) intervention among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) newly diagnosed with cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PRISM is a 5-session, manualized program designed to strengthen AYAs individual resources for managing stress by promoting resilience skills: stress-management, goal-setting, cognitive reframing and meaning-making. It is delivered 1:1 by an interventionist <i>via</i> video-visits. PRISM was developed in the US and adapted for a Swedish population. A feasibility study was conducted looking at recruitment, retention, acceptability of the intervention (evaluation survey and exit interviews) and pre- and post- exploratory psychosocial outcome measures (resilience, global health, emotional functioning and rehabilitation needs). Participants were recruited from a comprehensive cancer center in Sweden.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 31 eligible individuals (16-30 years), 20 (65%) agreed to participate and 11 (55%) completed PRISM. Eighty-six percent (6/7) of the participants who completed the evaluation survey thought that the order of the modules and the content were \"very good or good\". The AYAs that participated in the exit interviews expressed that the programme contributed new knowledge and for some confirmed previous knowledge, which was valuable both during and after participation. The role of the interventionist was stressed as important to support participants through the programme. Suggestions for the future included making PRISM more personalized. Exploratory quantitative analyses suggested improved mean scores regarding resilience, global health and emotional functioning from pre- to post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study suggests that participating in PRISM has the potential to guide AYAs during the initial period after a cancer diagnosis. Further work to make PRISM more personalized might increase AYAs' interest in, and completion of, PRISM.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"513-529"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A mixed methods pilot study of a virtual therapeutic writing intervention for adolescent/young adults with cancer.","authors":"Chelsea S Rapoport, Alyssa K Choi, Siloh Radovsky, Melinda A Chen, Mary Devereaux, Megan Korhummel, Shea O'Donnell, Vanessa L Malcarne, Dennis J Kuo","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2454497","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2454497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual therapeutic writing intervention for AYAs with cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single-arm pilot study of the intervention was conducted at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. The six-session intervention was facilitated by a writing coach over two to three months, during which time participants produced written work regarding their experiences with cancer. Primary outcomes were measures of acceptability and feasibility, assessed via quantitative and qualitative methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study enrollment and retention rates were 75% and 83%, respectively. Participants rated all intervention sessions as highly enjoyable, helpful, useful, and satisfactory. Qualitatively, participants reported that the intervention helped them cope with their cancer and they would recommend the study to others with cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This virtual therapeutic writing study is feasible and acceptable among AYAs with cancer. A randomized controlled trial should be conducted to test the efficacy of the intervention for improving psychosocial outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"664-681"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143123596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiencing the COVID-19 health crisis: Quality of life of young to mid-life hematology patients.","authors":"Antoine Belnez, Charlotte Bauquier, Maëva Piton, Ombeline Fayard, Camille Golfier, Caroline Besson, Hervé Ghesquières, Marie Préau","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2384441","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2384441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study questions the quality of life of young to mid-life hematology patients during lockdowns in France.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2022.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Thematic content analysis identified three main themes: (1) regulating fear of COVID-19 during the health crisis, (2) maintaining relationships and fostering social support during the pandemic, and (3) removing the stigma of cancer with COVID-19: a positive factor for patients' quality of life.</p><p><strong>Interpretation: </strong>Study participants experienced the restrictions imposed on the entire population in the face of COVID-19 in various ways, including positive events. In fact, for some, the lockdown situation allowed them to better \"fit in\" and feel less stigmatized because of their patient status. Indeed, lifestyles specific to them became common barrier gestures to the whole population.</p><p><strong>Implications for psychosocial providers or policy: </strong>The results underline the importance of broadening the communication fields and fostering psychosocial skills in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"265-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Body Appreciation Scale-2: Psychometric evaluation of the Puerto Rican Spanish version among women aged ≥ 50 years who are breast cancer survivors.","authors":"Marytere Meléndez, Paulo G Lanausse, Adriel E Miranda, Graciela Vega, Ana L Mulero Portela","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2367696","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2367696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purspose: </strong>Self-perceived body image may impact women's well-being and levels of depressive symptomatology after cancer-related treatment. The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) is a 10-item, unidimensional tool used to assess body appreciation, a facet of body image. A culturally relevant version of the BAS-2 was needed for the Spanish spoken in Puerto Rico. A cross-cultural adaptation of the BAS-2 for Spanish spoken in Puerto Rico was conducted and tested its psychometric properties, using a methodological design. It was hypothesized that the BAS-2 adapted for Puerto Rican Spanish would have an internal consistency with a Cronbach α value greater than 0.70 and a unidimensional structure; and that body appreciation would be positively and significantly correlated to mental health and would be negatively and significantly correlated to depression and body mass index.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred-nine participants were recruited with a diagnosis of breast cancer (stages 0 to III) who completed adjuvant curative therapy at least two months to five years prior to recruitment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants had an average age of 61.5 years (SD = 7.1), and 64.2% had a bachelor's degree or higher educational level. The internal consistency of the BAS-2 adapted for the Puerto Rican Spanish was Cronbach α = 0.92. Exploratory factor analysis indicated one-dimensionality of the test. Body appreciation was negatively correlated with higher levels of depressive symptomatology and with a higher body mass index, and positively correlated with higher levels of mental health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BAS-2 adapted for the Spanish of Puerto Rico is a psychometrically sound instrument to assess body image.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"157-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11655708/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141427954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The interaction of family functioning and disease- and treatment-related factors on quality of life for children after cancer.","authors":"Emily L Moscato, May V Albee, Ashley Anil, Matthew C Hocking","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2354298","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2354298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Children with cancer experience low quality of life (QOL), yet heterogeneity underscores a need to understand how risk and resilience factors interact. This study evaluated if family functioning relates to QOL differentially depending on diagnosis and treatment intensity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants included children (ages 8-14) who completed treatment within six months for either brain tumor (BT; <i>n</i> = 42) or non-central nervous system solid tumor (ST; <i>n</i> = 29). Caregivers and children rated QOL and family functioning. Treatment intensity was categorized as low, moderate, or high. Cross-informant moderation models tested hypothesized interactions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Child-reported family functioning significantly interacted with diagnosis and treatment intensity in models of caregiver-reported QOL. More maladaptive family functioning was associated with reduced QOL for children with BT and moderately-intense treatments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Children with BT and moderate treatment intensities are sensitive to family functioning, highlighting an at-risk group to target for family-level intervention. Future work should evaluate these associations longitudinally.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"143-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11612033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141238679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An intervention module for caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).","authors":"Agnes Shu Sze Chong, Mahadir Ahmad, Hamidah Alias, Rizuana Iqbal Hussain, Afifi Lateh, Caryn Mei Hsien Chan","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2364670","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2364670","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Childhood cancer caregivers report psychological distress and unmet psychosocial needs, affecting outcomes for their children. An experimental study was carried out to measure the effectiveness of an intervention in addressing traumatic stress, depression and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Caregivers (<i>n</i> = 59) of children with ALL were allocated to both groups (intervention, <i>n</i> = 29; TAU control, <i>n</i> = 30) via the SNOSE method. The intervention is a physical copy of a 2-week psychosocial self-help guidebook. Scores on the PCL-5, BDI and BAI were recorded at baseline, post-intervention and 1-month follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant difference in traumatic stress symptoms post intervention (<i>F</i>(1, 57) = 5.760, <i>p</i> = .020, <i>n_p</i>² = 0.093) in favor of the intervention group. No statistical significance was found for its effect at one-month follow-up, overall depression and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A psychosocial module developed for caregivers of children with ALL was found to be effective in reducing symptoms of traumatic stress and potentially depression. However, the maintenance of its effectiveness and the effectiveness on anxiety requires further study.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"73-87"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141318604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Subjective cognitive functioning in patients with cancer: A network approach.","authors":"Gabriel Baník, Ivana Piterová, Matúš Adamkovič, Denisa Fedáková, Michal Kentoš, Miroslava Bozogáňová, Mária Dědová","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2449000","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2449000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to (1) examine the sociodemographic, clinical and psychological factors related to subjective cognitive functioning (SCF); (2) analyze the complex mutual interconnections between SCFs; and (3) address patients' perspectives on SCF and supportive care.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A heterogeneous sample of oncological patients (<i>N</i> = 566) was recruited.Items inquiring about the senses, attention, memory, spatial functions, decision-making and speech were administered. A network of subjectively perceived changes in cognitive functions was estimated while three open-ended questions addressed patients' perspectives on SCF.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Within the network, deficits in spatial perception, attention focus and problem-solving ability had the highest strength index while the deficits related to the senses were the least influential.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings indicate that psychological-based interventions focused on higher cognitive functions could improve patients' quality of life. The presence of supportive care and available information could strengthen SCF intervention and prevention for patients with cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"552-573"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of the Partner Version of the Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI-PV) Scale in the Context of Cancer Survivorship.","authors":"Chiara Acquati, Qi Chen, Elizabeth K Arthur, Jennifer B Reese, Jessica R Gorman","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2398095","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2024.2398095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to develop the Partner Version of the Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI-PV) scale.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Candidate items derived from the patient version of the instrument were refined with input from an expert panel specializing in sexual health, psychosocial oncology, and instrument development (<i>n</i> = 6). Partners (<i>n</i> = 17) of female cancer survivors participated in cognitive interviews to assess the revised scale's content validity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively. Participants endorsed the items as relevant, clear, and appropriate.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present work illustrates the iterative development of the SECSI-PV scale. The study highlights the importance of including partners in sexual health discussions and emphasizes the need for psychosocial interventions supporting partners' confidence communicating about sexuality and intimacy. Additional research is recommended to validate the instrument in larger samples encompassing cancer types that are not sex-based and partners from diverse backgrounds, including sexual and gender minority groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"337-355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}