An integrated intervention on well-being

A qualitative study on relationships and emotions

Bibliographic Data

ID21282803
AuthorsValeria Sebri (0000-0002-1227-7336, European Institute of Oncology, corresponding author), Ilaria Durosini (0000-0002-8500-2675, University of Milan), Gabriella Pravettoni (0000-0002-4843-4663, University of Milan)
Year2024
Volume246
Pages104276
Publication date2024-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueActa Psychologica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104276
PMID38640577
OpenAlexW4394945554
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited68

BACKGROUND: Oncological treatments lead to physical and emotional difficulties with notable consequences in everyday life. Thus, integrated interventions that can promote quality of life are needed. Since current studies suggest that integrated programs of both physical exercises and psychological sessions can promote positive emotions, this pilot study aims to explore the impact of a one-week intervention that combines sailing activities and psychological support. METHODS: Twenty-nine breast cancer survivors took part in this study. Before and after the intervention, participants were invited to answer three open questions to evaluate their perceptions of personal evaluations about their relationships and emotions. A Qualitative Thematic Analysis was used to evaluate participants' answers and to compare the sub-themes that emerged in the two times. RESULTS: Findings highlighted three main themes: a) caregivers and emotional closeness - family members are generally a crucial point of reference for participants. Friends, colleagues, and healthcare professionals were also cited as relevant figures during the cancer journey and after the psychological intervention; b) emotions towards others - positive and negative emotions towards these figures emerged, and some women felt alone, and c) emotions towards oneself - exploring emotions related to themselves highlighted positive and negative feelings and the desire for change to promote love and care towards themselves. Interestingly, the number of negative emotions towards themselves decreased after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: The integrated intervention could promote the reflection on personal relationships and emotions

Closeness · Feeling · Intervention (counseling) · Perception · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare) · Thematic analysis · Cancer survivorship and care · Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies · Cardiac Health and Mental Health · Clinical Psychology · Psychology · Social Psychology

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