Developmental Work Personality Among Young Adult CNS Cancer Survivors: An Exploratory Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Strauser ◽  
Alex W. K. Wong ◽  
Deirdre O'Sullivan ◽  
Stacia Wagner
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Central Nervous Systems ◽  
Cns Cancer

The primary aim of this brief exploratory study is to examine differences in developmental work personality in a sample of young adult CNS cancer survivors and a group of young adult college students without disabilities. Participants were 43 young adults with central nervous systems cancer (females = 58.1%, Mean age = 21.64, SD = 3.64) and a comparison sample of 45 typically developing others who were college students (females = 77.3%, mean age = 20.91, SD = 1.04). They completed the Developmental Work Personality Scale (DWPS). Group differences in developmental work personality were examined using multivariate analysis of variance procedures. Results indicated that overall developmental work personality, and subscale scores of work tasks, and social skills were significantly lower among CNS cancer survivors compared to typically developing other young adults. Findings suggest influences of developmental atypicality in work personality with CNS cancer survivorship.

scholarly journals A vulnerable age group: the impact of cancer on the psychosocial well-being of young adult childhood cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. E. van Erp ◽  
H. Maurice-Stam ◽  
L. C. M. Kremer ◽  
W. J. E. Tissing ◽  
H. J. H. van der Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Time Since Diagnosis

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to increase our understanding of the psychosocial well-being of young adult childhood cancer survivors (YACCS) as well as the positive and negative impacts of cancer. Methods YACCS (aged 18–30, diagnosed ≤ 18, time since diagnosis ≥ 5 years) cross-sectionally filled out the “Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Young Adults” (PedsQL-YA), “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale” (HADS), and “Checklist Individual Strengths” (CIS-20R) to measure fatigue and survivor-specific “Impact of Cancer - Childhood Survivors” (IOC-CS), which measures the long-term impact of childhood cancer in several domains. Descriptive statistics (IOC-CS), logistic regression (HADS, CIS-20R), and ANOVA (PedsQL-YA, HADS, CIS-20R) were performed. Associations between positive and negative impacts of childhood cancer and psychosocial outcomes were examined with linear regression analyses. Results YACCS (N = 151, 61.6% female, mean age 24.1 ± 3.6, mean time since diagnosis 13.6 ± 3.8) reported lower HRQOL (− .4 ≤ d ≤ − .5, p ≤ .001) and more anxiety (d = .4, p ≤ .001), depression (d = .4, p ≤ .01), and fatigue (.3 ≤ d ≤ .5, p ≤ .001) than young adults from the general Dutch population. They were at an increased risk of experiencing (sub)clinical anxiety (OR = 1.8, p = .017). YACCS reported more impact on scales representing a positive rather than negative impact of CC. Various domains of impact of childhood cancer were related to psychosocial outcomes, especially “Life Challenges” (HRQOL β = − .18, anxiety β = .36, depression β = .29) and “Body & Health” (HRQOL β = .27, anxiety β = − .25, depression β = − .26, fatigue β = − .47). Conclusion YACCS are vulnerable to psychosocial difficulties, but they also experience positive long-term impacts of childhood cancer. Positive and negative impacts of childhood cancer were associated with psychosocial outcomes in YACCS. Screening of psychosocial outcomes and offering targeted interventions are necessary to optimize psychosocial long-term follow-up care for YACCS.

Telehealth coaching for rural-living young adult cancer survivors: A protocol

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-224
Author(s):  
Jenson Price ◽  
Jennifer Brunet
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer

Objective: Young adult cancer survivors living in rural areas have reported barriers to participating in health behaviours due to their geographical location and the developmental milestones associated with their age. Existing health behaviour change interventions have generally been delivered face-to-face and have not been tailored to the preferences of young adults living in rural areas, thus not adequately addressing the needs of this population. To address these limitations, this trial aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week telehealth intervention drawing on self-determination theory to promote physical activity participation and fruit and vegetable consumption. Design: The intervention will be tested with young adults who are between the ages of 20 and 39 years, have completed primary treatment, live in an area with fewer than 35,000 inhabitants, are not currently meeting physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines, have access to the Internet and audio-visual devices, are ambulatory and are able and willing to provide informed consent. The target sample size is 15. Method: Feasibility data will be collected by recording recommended outcomes throughout the trial. Additional feasibility data as well as acceptability data will be collected using an online questionnaire administered pre- and post-intervention and a semi-structured interview. Results: Results may inform the design and implementation of supportive care services for young adults, and potentially other adults living in rural areas who experience similar barriers to participating in health-promoting behaviours. Conclusion: This trial is one of the first to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-based telehealth behaviour change intervention targeting young adult cancer survivors living in rural areas in order to mitigate the disease burden.

Perceptions of Young Adult Central Nervous System Cancer Survivors and Their Parents Regarding Career Development and Employment

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Strauser ◽  
Stacia Wagner ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
Alex W. K. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychosocial Treatment ◽  
Adult Central Nervous System ◽  
Central Nervous System Cancer ◽  
Nervous System Cancer

Purpose: Identify barriers to career development and employment from both the survivor and parent perspective.Method: Young adult survivors (N = 43) and their parents participated in focus groups to elicit information regarding perceptions regarding career development and employment.Results: Perceptions of both the young adults and parents indicate that there is a significant need for comprehensive career and employment services targeted for young adult central nervous system cancer survivors.Conclusions: Findings provide initial evidence and support for the need to incorporate career and vocational services into psychosocial treatment programs. More research is needed in this area to gain an understanding of the specific career and vocational needs and to further explore how the interaction between the young adults and their parents impact vocational outcomes.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Long-Term Effects of Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Study Protocol of the Longitudinal AYA-LE Long-Term Effects Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Geue ◽  
Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf ◽  
Isabelle Stroske ◽  
Hannah Brock ◽  
Michael Friedrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors

Background: About 3% of new cancer cases affect young adults aged between 15 and 39 years. The young age, the increasing incidence and the relatively good prognosis of this population lead to the growing importance to investigate the psychosocial long-term and late effects. The aims of the AYA-LE long-term effects study are: first, to assess the temporal course and related factors of life satisfaction and psychological distress of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors; and second, to examine a specific topic in each of the yearly surveys in a more differentiated way.Methods: This study represents a continuation of the longitudinal AYA-LE study. The existing sample of AYA cancer patients (t1: N = 577; t2: N = 514; aged between 18 and 39 years at diagnosis; all major tumor entities) was extended by four further survey points (t3: 2018, t4: 2019, t5: 2020, t6: 2021). In addition, a comparison sample of young adults without cancer was collected. We measured longitudinal data for outcomes such as quality of life, psychological distress, and fatigue with standardized questionnaires. Furthermore, each survey point included a different cross-sectional topic (e.g., health behavior, occupational situation, and compliance).Discussion: The AYA-LE long-term effects study will show the long-term consequences of cancer in young adulthood. We expect at least complete data of 320 participants to be available after the sixth survey, which will be completed in 2021. This will provide a comprehensive and differentiated understanding of the life situation of young adults with cancer in Germany. The findings of our study enable a continuous improvement of the psychosocial care and specific survivorship programs for young cancer patients.

Patterns of diagnostic imaging and cumulative radiation exposure among long-term young adult cancer survivors.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6027-6027
Author(s):  
Corinne Daly ◽  
David Urbach ◽  
Therese A. Stukel ◽  
Wayne Deitel ◽  
Paul C. Nathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer ◽  
Cumulative Radiation Exposure

6027 Background: Young adults surviving a diagnosis of malignancy have a considerable life expectancy, however, little is known about radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging in these patients. This study aims to describe patterns of imaging and radiation exposure in young adult cancer survivors (YAS) and cancer-free controls in Ontario, Canada. Methods: We conducted a population-based retrospective study. Young adults aged 20-44 diagnosed with an invasive malignancy between 1992 and 1999 who lived at least 5 years without recurrent disease were identified in the Ontario Cancer Registry. YAS were matched 1:5 to randomly selected cancer-free controls on calendar year of birth, sex, and geographic location. Radiological procedures were identified through Ontario Health Insurance Plan administrative data. The rate at which individuals underwent diagnostic procedures after surviving 5-years was compared between survivors and controls using Poisson regression. Cumulative radiation exposure due to computed tomography (CT) and standard x-ray were calculated. Results: 20,911 YAS and 104,524 controls had a median of 13.5 years observation time after cancer diagnosis/referent date. The rate of CT scanning after 5 year survival was higher in YAS (rate ratio= 3.59, 95% CI: 3.46 – 3.73) and varied according to malignancy type (Table). Over the course of diagnosis, treatment and surveillance to 10 years, the average YAS was exposed to 33.8 mSv of radiation, 4.4 times the radiation exposure an individual in the general population received. 47% of YAS cumulative dose was attributed to exposure 5 years or more after diagnosis. Conclusions: YAS undergo imaging and are exposed to diagnostic irradiation at a significantly higher rate than controls even after 5 years of recurrence free survival. Alternative imaging techniques not associated with exposure to radiation should be considered for these patients. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Trekstock RENEW: evaluation of a 12-week exercise referral programme for young adult cancer survivors delivered by a cancer charity

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 5803-5812 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Pugh ◽  
N. Below ◽  
A. Fisher ◽  
J. Reynolds ◽  
S. Epstone
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer ◽  
Exercise Referral

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the uptake and effect of RENEW, a 12-week exercise referral programme for young adult cancer survivors delivered by Trekstock, a UK-based cancer charity. Methods The RENEW programme provides one-to-one individually tailored support from a level-4 cancer-rehabilitation-qualified gym instructor, free gym membership and access to information resources online. Objective and self-report data on cardiorespiratory function, strength, body composition, fatigue, sleep quality and general health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was collected from participants before the programme (week 0), immediately after (week 12) and 1 month later (week 16). Results Forty-eight young adults (83% female; mean age, 29 years) with a history of cancer took part within the 12-week programme and completed the evaluation measures. Physical activity (PA) levels significantly increased following the programme and remained raised at follow-up. Improvements in physical function were significant: peak expiratory flow (mean change, 30.96, p = 0.003), sit-and-reach test (mean change, 6.55 ± 4.54, p < 0.0001), and 6-mine-walk test (mean change, 0.12 ± 0.04, p < 0.0001). No significant changes in BMI, weight or muscle mass were observed. Improvements in fatigue, sleep and HRQoL were observed across the programme and at follow-up (mean change, weeks 0–16; 8.04 ± 1.49 p < 0.01; 1.05 ± 0.49 p < 0.05; and − 0.9 ± 0.46 p = 0.051, respectively). Changes in self-efficacy to exercise and motivations to exercise were not observed at 12 weeks or at follow-up. Conclusions Results suggest that the RENEW exercise referral programme has a positive impact upon some domains of physical function and well-being among young adult cancer survivors. Implication for cancer survivors Exercise referral programmes delivered by charity organisations are one means by which PA behaviour change support may be widely disseminated to young adult cancer survivors. Health professionals and charitable bodies specialising in the care of young adults with cancer should look to address factors which prevent engagement and uptake of ‘real-world’ PA interventions such as the RENEW programme.

scholarly journals Sex segregation and young adults' gender-typed attitudes about occupations

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lisa DiDonato ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sex Segregation ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
And Gender

The present study examined the relation between the prevalence of sex segregation, or the division of men and women within social interactions, and young adults' gender-typed attitudes. Specifically, gender-typed attitudes about the occupations that are preferred for the self and viewed as appropriate for others were investigated. The objectives of the current study were partially based on the suggestion that gender-typed attitudes may be a consequence, as well as a cause, of sex segregation (McHale, Kim, Whiteman, & Crouter, 2004). The gender-typed personality traits of expressivity (i.e., traits typically associated with femininity; e.g., being emotional) and instrumentality (i.e., traits typically associated with masculinity; e.g., being assertive) were examined as mediators of the relation between sex segregation and gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Activity preferences, or the activities that individuals choose to engage in, was also investigated as a mediator of the relation between sex segregation and gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Participants were 284 young adult college students between 18 to 23 years who completed questionnaires for the study online. The results indicated that men and women have more same-sex friends than other-sex friends. The frequency of sex segregation was found to be partially dependent on factors such as sex and context of the interaction (i.e., school vs. "hanging out"). Furthermore, men and women were found to have gender-typed attitudes about occupations viewed as appropriate for the self and for others. Overall, sex segregation was not found to be related to gender-typed attitudes about occupations. Reasons for these findings are discussed. Additionally, the potential consequences of the findings are discussed in relation to the continuing sex segregation that is observed within many occupations.

Young Adults' Relations with Their Grandparents: An Exploratory Study

1980 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Maternal Grandmother ◽  
Current Frequency ◽  
Critical Variable ◽  
Adult Grandchildren ◽  
Wide Variability ◽  
The Relationship

Some of the major aspects of the relationship between young adult grandchildren and their grandparents were examined. A sample of 269 undergraduate females, each with at least one living grandparent, responded to a survey instrument that assessed their current frequency of interaction and perceived emotional closeness with respect to each living grandparent. Results suggested that the grandparent's kin position relative to the grandchild was a critical variable, more so than the grandparent's sex, in influencing the intensity of the bond, Adult grandchildren tended to be significantly closer to maternal than paternal grandparents, and were significantly closer emotionally to the maternal grandmother than to each of the other grandparents. Also found was a wide variability among young adult grandchildren in their current involvement and emotional attachment to grandparents.

Psychotherapy with College Students

2017 ◽  
pp. 725-730
Author(s):  
Rachel G. Smook
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Adult Mental Health ◽  
Young Adult Population

Psychotherapy with college students and young adults is an important and dynamic niche practice option for mental health professionals. Young adults are navigating crucial human development tasks, and the range of mental health services they often require as they do so is varied and dynamic. Mental health professionals who choose to specialize with the college and young adult population can expect a steady stream of clients in need of services, and with appropriate training and marketing, it is possible to build a busy, successful practice around this clientele. This chapter describes the niche practice area of college and young adult mental health, the author’s history in training and working with this population, and the business and ethical challenges associated with a practice in young adult mental health. Guidance in developing a young adult mental health specialty niche and resources for doing so are also included.

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