Cognitive adaptation theory and breast cancer recurrence: Are there limits?
Patricia L. Tomich
Vicki Helgeson
10.1184/R1/6613955.v1
https://kilthub.cmu.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Cognitive_adaptation_theory_and_breast_cancer_recurrence_Are_there_limits_/6613955
<p>Relations of the components of cognitive adaptation theory (self-esteem, optimism, control) to quality of life and benefit finding were examined for 70 women (91% Caucasian) diagnosed with Stage I, II, or III breast cancer over 5 years ago. Half of these women experienced a recurrence within the 5 years; the other half remained disease free. Women were matched on age, race, stage of disease, and intervention condition. Baseline perceptions of personal control over illness, but not general self-esteem or optimism, were associated with women's reports of worse physical functioning, worse mental functioning, and less benefit finding 5 years later for recurrent women but not disease-free women. These findings highlight the notion that there may be boundary conditions on the adaptiveness of perceived control.</p>
2006-10-01 00:00:00
Adaptation
Psychological
Breast Neoplasms
Cognition
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence
Local
Neoplasm Staging
Psychological Theory
Quality of Life
Social Support