Psychosocial Adaptation and Quality of Life of Female Breast Cancer Survivors
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https://doi.org/10.47152/ziksi2026012Keywords:
breast cancer, resilience, psychosocial adjustment, family support, quality of lifeAbstract
Women with breast cancer face numerous challenges not only in the domain of physical health but also in mental well-being. Their psychosocial adjustment occurs under continuous health-related, psycho-emotional, and social burdens. The aim of this study was to examine psychosocial adaptation and resilience in a sample of women with breast cancer using the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS-SR) and the Resilience Scale (RS). The sample consisted of 33 women aged 40–76 years (M = 55.82, SD = 8.35). Data were analysed using descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. The findings indicate generally adaptive psychosocial adjustment alongside moderate to high levels of resilience. Higher resilience was positively associated with better personal health care orientation, more positive emotional responses, greater understanding of treatment, stronger social and family support, and higher satisfaction with medical services. These findings underscore the need for holistic approaches that integrate psychosocial support with medical care. Future research should build upon these findings by employing larger samples, longitudinal designs, and mixed-method approaches to inform the development of individualized support models and tailored intervention strategies.
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