Correlates of Posttraumatic Growth in Married Breast Cancer Survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 733-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tzipi Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

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

Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Stories of Change and Meaning

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Sadler-Gerhardt ◽  
Cynthia Reynolds ◽  
Paula Britton ◽  
Sharon Kruse
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Health Counseling

Breast cancer research has addressed prevention, early treatment, and quality of life, but research from the perspective of survivors has been limited. This is a qualitative investigation of the experience of eight women breast cancer survivors, ranging in age from 28 to 80 at diagnosis, six of whom were Caucasian and two African American. The research consisted of a phenomenological and case study examination of change and meaning-making during their experience. The findings support a posttraumatic growth model of change as part of survivorship for the participants, as well as the presence of negative changes and a state of new normal in their lives. Recommendations are made for mental health counseling and for future research.

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.

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