Abstract
The purpose of this article is to examine gender differences in social and psychological adjustment among cancer patients. The social adjustment and psychological distress of 49 patients (34 women and 15 men) undergoing active medical care (chemotherapy and radiation) were assessed. Socio-demographic and medical parameters were also examined to account for differences in adjustment. Three questionnaires were used: A personal information questionnaire; a Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS-SR) (Derogatis & Lopez, 1983); and a psychological distress one (BSI) (Derogatis & Spencer, 1982). Significant differences were found between men and women patients in several dimensions of the social adjustment, psychological distress and medical variables. Possible explanations, recommendations for further research and clinical intervention are suggested.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 17-34 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Social Work in Health Care |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2003 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Cancer
- Gender
- Illness
- Patients
- Social and psychological adjustment
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