Cited by 324Cancer survivorship and careAttachment and Relationship DynamicsFamily Support in Illness

United We Stand? The Effects of a Couple-Coping Intervention on Adjustment to Early Stage Breast or Gynecological Cancer.

Scott, Jennifer L., Halford, W. Kim, Ward, Bruce G.·2004·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Cancer diagnosis affects the psychological well-being of both patients and their partners, and effective coping has been suggested to be a conjoint process of mutual support. Ninety-four married women with early stage cancer and their partners were randomly assigned to couples-based coping training (CanCOPE), individual coping training for the woman, or a medical education control. Couples' observed support communication and self-reported psychological distress, coping effort, and sexual adjustment were assessed at diagnosis, after cancer surgery, and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. CanCOPE produced significant improvements in couples' supportive communication, reduced psychological distress and coping effort, and improved sexual adjustment. Training in couples rather than individual coping was more effective in facilitating adaptation to cancer.

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Authors
Scott, J. L., Halford, W. K., & Ward, B. G.
Affiliations
Griffith University (AU)
Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Published
2004-12
Volume
72
Issue
6
Pages
1122-1135
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
OpenAlex
W2171663268
Cited by
324
References
148
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion)
  • Griffith Research Online (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Family Support in Illness
Keywords
early breast cancer, gynecologic cancer, cancer diagnosis, marital adjustment, supportive communication, psychological distress, coping effort, sexual adjustment, cancer surgery, married women, partner support
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Breast Neoplasms, Cooperative Behavior, Female, Genital Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Social Adjustment, Couples Therapy

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