OBJECTIVE: In this cross-sectional study, we tested whether the coping styles of emotional suppression and fighting spirit were associated with mood disturbance in cancer patients participating in professionally led community-based support groups even when demographic, medical, and group support variables were taken into account. METHODS: A heterogeneous sample of 121 cancer patients (71% female, 29% male) completed the Courtauld Emotional Control Scale (CECS), the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (Mini-MAC), a measure of perceived group support, and the Profile of Mood States (POMS). RESULTS: Consistent with hypotheses, lower emotional suppression and greater adoption of a fighting spirit, in addition to older age and higher income, were associated with lower mood disturbance. Gender, time since diagnosis, presence of metastatic disease, time in the support group, perceived group support, cognitive avoidance, and fatalism were unrelated to mood disturbance. CONCLUSION: Expression of negative affect and an attitude of realistic optimism may enhance adjustment and reduce distress for cancer patients in support groups.
OBJECTIVE: In this cross-sectional study, we tested whether the coping styles of emotional suppression and fighting spirit were associated with mood disturbance in cancerpatients participating in professionally led community-based support groups even when demographic, medical, and group support variables were taken into account. METHODS: A heterogeneous sample of 121 cancerpatients (71% female, 29% male) completed the Courtauld Emotional Control Scale (CECS), the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (Mini-MAC), a measure of perceived group support, and the Profile of Mood States (POMS). RESULTS: Consistent with hypotheses, lower emotional suppression and greater adoption of a fighting spirit, in addition to older age and higher income, were associated with lower mood disturbance. Gender, time since diagnosis, presence of metastatic disease, time in the support group, perceived group support, cognitive avoidance, and fatalism were unrelated to mood disturbance. CONCLUSION: Expression of negative affect and an attitude of realistic optimism may enhance adjustment and reduce distress for cancerpatients in support groups.
Authors: Bernard M Garrett; John L Oliffe; Joan L Bottorff; Michael McKenzie; Christina S Han; John S Ogrodniczuk Journal: BMC Fam Pract Date: 2014-03-28 Impact factor: 2.497
Authors: John L Oliffe; Suzanne Chambers; Bernie Garrett; Joan L Bottorff; Michael McKenzie; Christina S Han; John S Ogrodniczuk Journal: Am J Mens Health Date: 2014-07-24
Authors: Jonice Oliveira; Diego Da Silva Souza; Patrícia Zudio de Lima; Pedro C da Silveira; Jano Moreira de Souza Journal: JMIR Mhealth Uhealth Date: 2014-11-26 Impact factor: 4.773