Psychosocial Experiences of Breast Cancer Survivors Involved in a Dragon Boat Program: Exploring Links to Positive Psychological Growth

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Sabiston ◽  
Meghan H. McDonough ◽  
Peter R.E. Crocker
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Psychological Growth ◽  
Psychosocial Experiences ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Dragon Boat

This study explored psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors involved in dragon boat programs. Twenty women (Mage = 58.69, SD = 6.85) were interviewed for 45-60 min about their experiences as members of survivor dragon boat teams. Interviews were analyzed using constructivist grounded theory methods. The dragon boat program facilitated social support from women with common challenges and a shared understanding of survivorship. It also provided opportunities to (re)gain a sense of personal control, develop new identities as athletes, and overcome physical challenges. Together these elements contributed to positive psychological growth and linked to the literature on posttraumatic growth. Future physical activity interventions targeting breast cancer survivors may benefit from developing strategies that share key characteristics of dragon boating.

The Development of Social Relationships, Social Support, and Posttraumatic Growth in a Dragon Boating Team for Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 627-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan H. McDonough ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston ◽  
Sarah Ullrich-French
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Social Wellbeing ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Dragon Boat

Physical activity experiences may contribute to psychological and social wellbeing among breast cancer survivors. The main purpose of the current study was to qualitatively explore the development of social relationships, social support, and posttraumatic growth among breast cancer survivors participating in a dragon boat program over 19 months. Guided by interpretative phenomenological analysis (Smith, Flowers, & Larkin, 2009), semistructured interviews were conducted with 17 breast cancer survivors on five occasions over their first two seasons of dragon boating. Narrative accounts were developed for each participant, and four profiles emerged describing processes of social and posttraumatic growth development over time: “developing a feisty spirit of survivorship,” “I don’t want it to be just about me,” “it’s not about the pink it’s about the paddling,” and “hard to get close.” Profiles were discussed in terms of developing social relationships and support, providing support to others, physicality and athleticism, and negative interactions and experiences.

Psychosocial Factors Related to Posttraumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 569-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippa Kolokotroni ◽  
Fotios Anagnostopoulos ◽  
Annivas Tsikkinis
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals “We’re all in the same boat together”: exploring quality participation strategies in dragon boat teams for breast cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela J. Fong ◽  
Hailey R. Saxton ◽  
Kaitlyn D. Kauffeldt ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston ◽  
Jennifer R. Tomasone
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Dragon Boat

Breast Cancer Survivors Speak about Triathlon and Dragon Boat Team Training

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (5S) ◽  
pp. 897-898
Author(s):  
Linda B. Piacentine ◽  
Judy A. Tjoe ◽  
Leslie J. Waltke ◽  
Alexander V. Ng
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Team Training ◽  
Dragon Boat

scholarly journals Breast cancer survivors’ preferences for social support features in technology-supported physical activity interventions: findings from a mixed methods evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian R Lloyd ◽  
Sara A Hoffman ◽  
Whitney A Welch ◽  
Danielle Blanch-Hartigan ◽  
Kara L Gavin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Message Board ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Social Features

Abstract Incorporating peer and professional social support features into remotely delivered, technology-supported physical activity interventions may increase their effectiveness. However, very little is known about survivors’ preferences for potential social features. This study explored breast cancer survivors’ preferences for both traditional (e.g., coaching calls and peer support) and innovative (i.e., message boards and competitions) social support features within remotely delivered, technology-supported physical activity interventions. Survivors [N = 96; Mage = 55.8 (SD = 10.2)] self-reported demographic and disease characteristics and physical activity. A subset (n = 28) completed semistructured phone interviews. Transcribed interviews were evaluated using a thematic content analysis approach and consensus review. Following interviews, the full sample self-reported preferences for social features for remotely delivered physical activity interventions via online questionnaires. Questionnaire data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Four themes emerged from interview data: (a) technology increases social connectedness; (b) interest in professional involvement/support; (c) connecting with similar survivors; and (d) apprehension regarding competitive social features. Quantitative data indicated that most survivors were interested in social features including a coach (77.1 per cent), team (66.7 per cent), and exercise buddy (57.3 per cent). Survivors endorsed sharing their activity data with their team (80.0 per cent) and buddy (76.6 per cent), but opinions were mixed regarding a progress board ranking their activity in relation to other participants’ progress. Survivors were interested in using a message board to share strategies to increase activity (74.5 per cent) and motivational comments (73.4 per cent). Social features are of overall interest to breast cancer survivors, yet preferences for specific social support features varied. Engaging survivors in developing and implementing remotely delivered, technology-supported social features may enhance their effectiveness.

scholarly journals New approach to evaluate late arm impairment and effects of dragon boat activity in breast cancer survivors

Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (44) ◽  
pp. e8400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Melchiorri ◽  
Valerio Viero ◽  
Tamara Triossi ◽  
Roberto Sorge ◽  
Virginia Tancredi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Dragon Boat
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