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Body image concerns of young adult cancer survivors: A brief report.
- Source :
- Journal of Psychosocial Oncology; 2021, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p673-679, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to describe body image among young adult (YA) cancer survivors and examine relationships between body image and personal, medical, and psychosocial variables. Methods: YAs (n = 522; M<subscript>age</subscript> = 34 ± 6 years) completed an online survey and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and appropriate tests of mean differences. Results: Higher body image concerns were related to less time since diagnosis, lower post-traumatic growth and social support, greater distress, and a higher number of treatments received (rs =.09 to.42; ps <.05). Body image concerns were higher for those currently on treatment (p <.05). Conclusions: Findings suggest greater attention to YAs' body image is necessary. Specifically, longitudinal research and the development of strategies dedicated to reducing body image concerns among YAs are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07347332
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152309772
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2020.1815926