APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Fear of Cancer Recurrence Is Associated with Pessimism, Not Optimism, in Couples Coping with Early Stage Breast Cancer
- Michael Morreale
University of Delaware Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences - Alyssa Fenech
University of Delaware - Hannah Brownlee
University of Delaware - Scott Siegel
ChristianaCare - Jean-Philipe Laurenceau
University of Delaware
Abstract
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a significant concern among breast cancer survivors and their partners. Using an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model, we investigated the relationship between FCR and dispositional traits (optimism and pessimism). Results suggest associations between FCR and pessimism, highlighting the potential role of personality in processing cancer experiences.
Personality Traits
