Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which perceived social support and coping mechanisms contribute to explaining psychological distress in advanced cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The Lazarus and Folkman stress and coping model (1984a) provided the framework.
Sigma Membership
Upsilon
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Stress Coping Mechanism, Chemotherapy, Emotional Stress in Patients
Advisor
Carol N. Hoskins
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
New York University
Degree Year
1997
Recommended Citation
Zabalegui, Adelaida, "Perceived social support, coping, and psychological distress in advanced cancer patients" (2019). Dissertations. 335.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/335
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-11-20
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9737488; ProQuest document ID: 304361082. The author still retains copyright.