Title |
Impact of Cancer on Romantic Relationships Among Young Adults: A Systematic Review
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Published in |
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, April 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/s10880-018-9566-7 |
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Authors |
Carolyn Rabin |
Abstract |
The aim of this review was to determine the impact of a cancer diagnosis and history on young adults' ability to initiate and maintain romantic relationships. MedLine and PsycInfo databases were used to identify articles that address dating, romantic relationships, or marriage among 18- to 45-year-old cancer survivors. Twenty-one relevant articles were identified. Findings indicate that young adult cancer survivors struggle with when/how to disclose their cancer history to potential partners, are delayed in initiating their first romantic relationships, have fewer romantic relationships than peers, and are less likely than peers to marry. Young survivors report that their cancer experience impacts their long-term relationships in both positive and negative ways. In summary, young survivors face significant barriers to establishing and maintaining romantic relationships. Those who have difficulty establishing romantic relationships may benefit from receiving additional support from other sources, including family members, friends, and (in some cases) mental health professionals. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 5 | 56% |
Australia | 2 | 22% |
New Zealand | 1 | 11% |
Unknown | 1 | 11% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 8 | 89% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 46 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 15% |
Student > Master | 7 | 15% |
Student > Bachelor | 6 | 13% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 5 | 11% |
Professor | 3 | 7% |
Other | 6 | 13% |
Unknown | 12 | 26% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 9 | 20% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 20% |
Psychology | 7 | 15% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 2 | 4% |
Social Sciences | 2 | 4% |
Other | 3 | 7% |
Unknown | 14 | 30% |