Intimacy and sexual functioning after cancer: The intersection with psychological flexibility
Overview
This study examines how psychological flexibility influences life satisfaction among cancer survivors, specifically focusing on the roles of valued action and openness to experience. It analyzes data from 219 participants to determine how these factors mediate the relationship between sexual/relationship satisfaction and overall well-being. The resource is relevant for researchers or clinicians interested in the intersection of intimacy, psychological flexibility, and cancer recovery.
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a26b9d87672742b6- Source org
- PubMed Central
- Author
- Cecile J. Proctor (University of New Brunswick), Tony Reiman (University of New Brunswick), Caroline Brunelle (University of New Brunswick), Lisa A. Best (University of New Brunswick)
- Published
- 2024-06-12
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- diamond
- DOI
- 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001
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- Citations
- 7
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BibTeX
@article{allodium:a26b9d87672742b6,
title = {Intimacy and sexual functioning after cancer: The intersection with psychological flexibility},
author = {Cecile J. Proctor and Tony Reiman and Caroline Brunelle and Lisa A. Best},
year = {2024},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Intimacy and sexual functioning after cancer: The intersection with psychological flexibility AU - Proctor, Cecile J. AU - Reiman, Tony AU - Brunelle, Caroline AU - Best, Lisa A. PY - 2024 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001 UR - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001 ER -
APA
Proctor, C. J., Reiman, T., Brunelle, C., & Best, L. A. (2024). Intimacy and sexual functioning after cancer: The intersection with psychological flexibility. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000001
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