Psychological Correlates of Breast Cancer: An Exploratory Study by Sushila Pareek, Uma Mittal, Asha Hingar and Surabhi
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Despite the tremendous success attained by the biomedical model in the 20th century for the diagnosis and treatment of fatal diseases, the present scenario necessitates the incorporation of the social, psychological, physiological and even spiritual aspects of person’s life, thus adopting a holistic approach for the betterment of mankind. Evidences suggest that occurrence of diseases like Coronary heart disease, Cancer, Diabetes, etc. is attributable to individual personality type, perceived stress, coping and life style to a great extent. On similar lines, the present piece of research work stresses on identifying the relation of personality, stress, Type ‘C’ coping style and emotional intelligence with breast cancer. Specifically, two groups of women, i.e. breast cancer patients (N=20) and normals (N=30) were compared for aforesaid variables. Four subscales of Karolinska Scale of Personality namely, detachment, social desirability, indirect aggression and inhibition of aggression; Type C Behaviour Questionnaire Perceived Stress Scale and Emotional Intelligence Scale were administered individually. Results indicated significant differences in inhibition of aggression, stress, other’s emotion appraisal, use of emotion and emotional intelligence between breast cancer patients and their normal counterparts, suggesting the importance of psychological factors in the occurrence and management of breast cancer. Findings stress upon integrating psychological principles into general medicine and understanding disease prone personality types. Further, identification of the psychological vulnerability of high risk persons aids in promoting preventive strategies for better health and well being.
About Psychological Correlates of Breast Cancer: An Exploratory Study by Sushila Pareek, Uma Mittal, Asha Hingar and Surabhi
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