Psychosocial Factors Promoting Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Breast cancer is a common disease among women, and resilience helps them better cope with the illness and experience personal growth. This study used qualitative research methods to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 15 Chinese breast cancer survivors. To explore the psychosocial facto...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2025-02-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251323654 |
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| Summary: | Breast cancer is a common disease among women, and resilience helps them better cope with the illness and experience personal growth. This study used qualitative research methods to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 15 Chinese breast cancer survivors. To explore the psychosocial factors promoting resilience in them. According to the interview data, after coding and refining the themes, it was found that the social resources of breast cancer survivors include: family support, hospital support, government and social organization support, and cultural support. The psychological factors include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral resources. This is comprehensively reflected in high self-efficacy and control, relatedness, and the ability to manage emotions. Society and individuals influence each other and together constitute protective factors of resilience. Health professionals and social workers should view survivors positively, guide them to tap their abilities and environmental resources, stimulate their resilience potential, and achieve self-reconstruction. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-2440 |