Extending the activity restriction model of depressed affect: evidence from a sample of breast cancer patients

Article Abstract:

Depression as the probable result of the restriction of normal activities in breast cancer patients is discussed. Variables such as age, self-consciousness, and social support also explained this symptom. Survey data from 95 breast cancer patients provided the data.

Health aspects, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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Self-blame attributions in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer: a prospective study of psychological adjustment

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This article explores the presence of behavioral and characterological self-blame in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Attitudes at 3, 6, and 12 months after diagnosis, and implications for social-cognitive adaptation are discussed.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Cancer patients, Blame

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Psychological adjustment in breast cancer: processes of emotional distress

Article Abstract:

This article presents research about how women psychologically adjust to breast cancer. The emotional states they experience, how age affects psychological well-being, and possible psychosocial interventions are discussed.

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