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01-02-2012 | Original Article

Perceived Control Mediates the Prospective Impact of Relationship Quality in the Year After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Authors: Wai Kai Hou, Ph.D., Jacky Ho Yin Wan, BSc

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Background

Negative cancer-related intrusive thoughts reduce the benefit of relationship quality on the psychological adjustment of cancer patients. Little is known about the role of perceived control over cancer-related problems in the association between relationship quality and adjustment.

Purpose

This study examined whether perceived personal control (i.e., on one’s own) and collective control (i.e., collaboration with family/friends) mediate the associations between relationship quality and psychological outcomes.

Methods

Chinese colorectal cancer patients (n = 234) were assessed at diagnosis (T1) and at 3- (T2) and 12-month (T3) follow-ups.

Results

T2 collective control mediated the association between T1 family relationship quality and T3 satisfaction with life. The negative association between T1 family relationship quality and T3 depression was independent of T2 personal/collective control.

Conclusions

Collective control mediates the relationship between family relationship quality and satisfaction with life, suggesting the need for interventions to enhance relationship quality and perceived control among newly diagnosed cancer patients.

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Title: Perceived Control Mediates the Prospective Impact of Relationship Quality in the Year After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
Authors: Wai Kai Hou, Ph.D.
Jacky Ho Yin Wan, BSc
Publication date: 01-02-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-011-9303-z

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Perceived Control Mediates the Prospective Impact of Relationship Quality in the Year After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

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Results

Conclusions

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