Everything Is More Critical: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Young Breast Cancer Survivors

被引:5
作者
Raque-Bogdan, Trisha L. [1 ]
Hoffman, Mary Ann [2 ]
Joseph, Ellen C. [1 ]
Ginter, Amanda C. [5 ]
White, Rachel [4 ]
Schexnayder, Kelci [3 ]
Piontkowski, Sarah [6 ]
机构
[1] Univ Denver, Dept Counseling Psychol, Denver, CO USA
[2] Univ Maryland, Dept Counseling & Higher Educ, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
[3] Univ Maryland, Dept Environm Sci & Policy, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
[4] Univ Maryland, Sch Med, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[5] Towson Univ, Dept Family Studies & Community Dev, Towson, MD USA
[6] Boston Coll, Univ Counseling Serv, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167 USA
关键词
young breast cancer survivorship; meaning making; existential counseling; consensual qualitative research; cancer survivorship;
D O I
10.1002/cvj.12089
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at a young age has the potential to affect survivors' worldview and raise existential concerns. This qualitative study of 13 women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40 examined how they made meaning of the impact of their cancer experience. Implementing the consensual qualitative research methodology, the authors found themes related to challenges; coping strategies; reappraisal of self, relationships with others, and life roles; and changes in views and behaviors. These findings suggest the utility of existential counseling for young breast cancer survivors' adjustment posttreatment as they attempt to cultivate a sense of control.
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页码:210 / 231
页数:22
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