Stress buffering effects of daily spousal support on women's daily emotional and physical experiences in the context of breast cancer concerns.

Abstract

Daily spousal support appears to be an important contributor to the daily emotional and physical wellbeing of women with breast cancer. Contrary to the tenets of the stress buffering model, these data suggest that the buffering effect of spousal support is attenuated when breast cancer related emotional and physical concerns reach high levels.

Sexual minority experiences of cancer care: A systematic review

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Predicting Daily Satisfaction with Spouse Responses Among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rural disadvantage in breast cancer health-care service use and outcomes: quantifying the effects of individual risk factors and health service risk factors

“…This is consistent with previous research among women with breast cancer which has shown that spousal support is associated with improved emotional and physical wellbeing and better quality of life [217].…”

“…The provision of satisfactory emotional and informational support has been associated with better health and lower symptom intensity in women with breast cancer [212]. Both tangible support, in the form of a psycho-educational program, and affectionate support from family and friends, have been associated with better well-being and improved health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among breast cancer patients [213][214][215] While previous studies have reported that positive social support can enhance adjustment to breast cancer and improve HRQOL [215][216][217], these studies are largely cross-sectional. Little evidence has been presented that examines either the longitudinal impact of social support on HRQOL in women with breast cancer, or changes over time in social support and HRQOL throughout the course of the disease.…”

“…When confronted with a high stress situation, such as a diagnosis of breast cancer, the stress-buffering model suggests that the receipt of subjectively appropriate support optimizes outcomes. For women who are managing a distressing diagnosis and concomitant treatment, the most appropriate subjective support may be emotionally focused and most likely provided by husbands or other intimate partners [217].…”