ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
Exploring the role of psychological flexibility in relationship functioning among couples coping with prostate cancer: a cross-sectional study.
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- The interplay and influence of anxiety and depression among men with early-stage prostate cancer and their close allies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Be Kind to Yourself: Testing Self-Compassion, Fear of Recurrence, and Generalized Anxiety in Women with Cancer Within a Multiple-Mediation Model.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveProstate cancer (PCa) is an external stressor that can affect both patients and partners, but dyadic research in this area is limited. This study, guided by the vulnerability-stress-adaptation model, examines how PCa distress affects relationship satisfaction through psychological flexibility and self-esteem.
methodsThe study used a cross-sectional design with a total sample size of 314 dyads. The actor-partner interdependence model was applied to examine both actor and partner effects. Covariates were also examined.
resultsPCa distress negatively predicted psychological flexibility in both patients (
conclusionThe findings highlight the critical role of psychological flexibility and self-esteem in mediating the impact of PCa distress on relationship satisfaction for both patients and partners. Tailored interventions aimed at enhancing psychological flexibility to support relationship functioning in couples coping with PCa may be effective.
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