A Systematic Literature Review and Head-to-Head Comparison of Social Support and Social Constraint in Relation to the Psychological Functioning of Cancer Survivors

Abstract Background Quality of life is a multidimensional concept that includes perceptions of one’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual functioning, all of which are theorized to be interdependent. The focus of this study is social functioning, which itself is a multidimensional concept that includes social support and social constraint among other things. In cancer survivors, social support receives most of the research attention, but social constraint may have a stronger influence on quality of life. Purpose This systematic literature review evaluates which aspect of social functioning—social support or social constraint—has a stronger relationship with the psychological functioning of cancer survivors. Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed in the identification and review of 32 independent records. Multiple measures of social support and social constraint were used across studies, with most having adequate psychometric properties. Psychological outcomes were divided into (a) general distress, (b) cancer-specific distress, (c) general well-being, and (d) cancer-specific well-being. Results For general and cancer-specific distress, social constraint exhibited a larger association with distress than social support. Similarly, for general well-being, most studies reported a stronger association with social constraint than social support. For cancer-specific well-being, the opposite was true such that associations were stronger for social support than social constraint. Conclusions Results highlight the importance of considering social constraint when examining quality-of-life outcomes like psychological distress and well-being. Findings support social constraint as a target in interventions to reduce cancer survivors’ distress, while social support could be considered in attempts to promote cancer-specific well-being.

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Interventions to Improve Quality of Life, Well-Being, and Care in Latino Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Literature Review

Oncology Nursing Forum ◽

10.1188/16.onf.374-384 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 374-384 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Julie McNulty ◽

Wonsun Kim ◽

Tracy Thurston ◽

Jiwon Kim ◽

Linda Larkey

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Literature Review ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Well Being ◽

Improve Quality

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Spiritual Well-Being, Social Support, and Depression Among American Indian Women Cancer Survivors: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Quality of Life

Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services ◽

10.1177/1044389419853113 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 101 (1) ◽

pp. 83-94

Author(s):

Yi-Ping Hsieh ◽

Soonhee Roh ◽

Yeon-Shim Lee

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

American Indian ◽

Well Being ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life ◽

Spiritual Well Being

This study aims to examine the mediating effect of quality of life on associations between both spiritual well-being and social support and depression among American Indian (AI) women cancer survivors. We collected cross-sectional data from AI women in the Midwest who were cancer survivors ( n = 73) with a self-administered survey. We employed a series of linear regression to examine the mediation model. We found spiritual well-being and social support were negatively associated with depression. These results indicate the importance of spiritual well-being and social support as protective and resilient factors in reducing the risk of depression. Moreover, these associations were fully mediated by the women’s self-perception of their quality of life. Considering cultural-specific resilience, our findings would be useful for the design, adjustment, and implementation of future psychotherapeutic protocols for AI cancer survivors.

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Factors affecting the quality of life of gastric cancer survivors

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-021-06683-y ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Jahyun Choi ◽

Sanghee Kim ◽

Mona Choi ◽

Woo Jin Hyung

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Social Support ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Functional Status ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Well Being ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Specific Symptoms

Abstract Background The number of gastric cancer survivors has been increasing, and such survivors experience various changes in their lives post-recovery. Adapting to these changes requires appropriate interventions that can improve their quality of life (QoL). This study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting the QoL of gastric cancer survivors and provide basic data for effective intervention. Methods Data were collected between September 8 and September 29, 2017, from the Gastric Cancer Center at a tertiary hospital. Questionnaire surveys were conducted using the EORTC QLQ-C30/STO22, Self-Efficacy-Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Quality of Life-Cancer Survivors Questionnaire on gastric cancer survivors who were followed up for 3 years after gastrectomy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. Results A total of 136 gastric cancer survivors completed the questionnaire survey. There were significant positive correlations of QoL with self-efficacy, functional status, and social support (r = .35, p < .001; r = .53, p < .001; r = .26, p < .001, respectively). There were significant negative correlations of QoL with general symptoms (r = − .39, p < .001) and gastric cancer-specific symptoms (r = − .51, p < .001). The regression model explained 48.3% of the QoL, and the affecting factors were gastric cancer-specific symptoms (β = − .397, p < .001), religious belief (β = .299, p < .001), functional status (β = .251, p = .003), and self-efficacy (β = .191, p = .004). Conclusion This study confirmed that gastric cancer-specific symptoms, spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and functional status affect the QoL of gastric cancer survivors. Hence, these factors should be considered in the interventions to improve the QoL of gastric cancer survivors.

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Factors Affecting the Quality of Life of Gastric Cancer Survivors

10.21203/rs.3.rs-520535/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jahyun Choi ◽

Sanghee Kim ◽

Mona Choi ◽

Woo Jin Hyung

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Social Support ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Functional Status ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Well Being ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Specific Symptoms

Abstract Background: The number of gastric cancer survivors has been increasing, and such survivors experience various changes in their lives post-recovery. Adapting to these changes requires appropriate interventions that can improve their quality of life (QoL). This study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting the QoL of gastric cancer survivors to provide basic data for effective intervention.Methods: Data were collected between September 8 and September 29, 2017 from the Gastric Cancer Center at a tertiary hospital. Questionnaire surveys were conducted using the EORTC QLQ-C30/STO22, Self-Efficacy-Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Quality of Life-Cancer Survivors Questionnaire on gastric cancer survivors who were followed up for three years after gastrectomy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.Results: A total of 136 gastric cancer survivors completed the questionnaire survey. There were significant positive correlations of QoL with self-efficacy, functional status, and social support (r=.35, p<.001; r=.53, p<.001; r=.26, p<.001, respectively). There were significant negative correlations of QoL with general symptoms, gastric cancer-specific symptoms (r=-.39, p<.001; r=-.51, p<.001). The regression model explained 48.3% of the QoL, and the affecting factors were gastric cancer-specific symptoms (β=-.397, p<.001), religious belief (β=.299, p<.001), functional status (β=.251, p=.003), and self-efficacy (β=.191, p=.004).Conclusion: This study confirmed that gastric cancer-specific symptoms, spiritual well-being, self-efficacy and functional status affect the QoL of gastric cancer survivors. Hence, these factors should be considered in the interventions to improve the QoL of gastric cancer survivors.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Quality of life, social support, and uncertainty among Latina and Caucasian breast cancer survivors: a comparative study.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.2456956.2093054 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Napoles

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Comparative Study ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors

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Understanding the relationship between positive and negative social support and the quality of life among African American breast cancer survivors

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-021-06098-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shaila M. Strayhorn ◽

Nyahne Q. Bergeron ◽

Desmona C. Strahan ◽

Dana Villines ◽

Veronica Fitzpatrick ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

African American ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

The Relationship

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Quality of life in long-term childhood cancer survivors and the relation of late effects and subjective well-being

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-004-0724-0 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 49-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Sigrid Pemberger ◽

Reinhold Jagsch ◽

Eva Frey ◽

Rosemarie Felder-Puig ◽

Helmut Gadner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Childhood Cancer ◽

Late Effects ◽

Well Being ◽

Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽

Subjective Well Being

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Improvement in quality of life and psychological well-being associated with a culturally based psychosocial intervention for Chinese American breast cancer survivors

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-020-05942-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Qian Lu ◽

Lingjun Chen ◽

Lilian J. Shin ◽

Carol Wang ◽

Lenna Dawkins-Moultin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Psychosocial Intervention ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Chinese American ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Culturally Based

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Impact of Design on Emotional, Psychological, or Social Well-Being for People With Cognitive Impairment

HERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal ◽

10.1177/1937586718813194 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 220-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Elizabeth Karol ◽

Dianne Smith

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Literature Review ◽

Thermal Comfort ◽

Well Being ◽

Design Expertise ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Aim:The objective of this article is to identify and analyze what is known about characteristics in and around the home that support well-being for those with cognitive impairment. This could provide direction for designers of homes in general, but specifically for designers trying to meet the needs of people with cognitive impairment.Background:It has been established that there is a relationship between psychological well-being and a person’s environment. Research also shows that particular design aspects can reduce the impact of cognitive impairment. However, there is limited design expertise in the Australian housing market to create supportive spaces which will help to reduce the impact of the disability for those with cognitive impairment.Method:A literature review was carried out to determine the extent and details of what is known about the relationship of home design and its impact on emotional, psychological, or social well-being for people with cognitive impairment.Conclusions:The study indicates that researchers in various disciplines understand that pragmatic design inputs such as thermal comfort and adequate lighting are important for people with cognitive impairment. In addition, some researchers have shown or surmise that there are other “intangible” designer-controlled elements that have beneficial impacts on people with cognitive impairment. Details of these intangible elements are sparse, and how much they might improve the quality of life for a person with cognitive impairment is not well understood. Further research is required to meet a growing need.

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