Exploring the influence of gender-role socialization and objectified body consciousness on body image disturbance in breast cancer survivors

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作者
Boquiren, Virginia M. [1 ]
Esplen, Mary Jane [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Wong, Jiahui [2 ,3 ]
Toner, Brenda [2 ,5 ]
Warner, Ellen [4 ]
机构
[1] Toronto Gen Hosp, Behav Sci & Hlth Res Div, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
[2] Univ Toronto, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
[3] de Souza Inst, Toronto, ON, Canada
[4] Sunnybrook Hlth Sci Ctr, Odette Canc Ctr, Dept Med Oncol, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada
[5] Ctr Addict & Mental Hlth, Toronto, ON, Canada
关键词
breast cancer; gender-role socialization; objectified body consciousness; oncology; quality of life; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; SELF-OBJECTIFICATION; COLLEGE-WOMEN; SURGERY; DISSATISFACTION; MASTECTOMY; IDEAL; ADJUSTMENT; INTERNALIZATION; CHEMOTHERAPY;
D O I
10.1002/pon.3271
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 [肿瘤学];
摘要
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the relationships between gender-role socialization, objectified body consciousness and quality of life in breast cancer (BC) survivors with body image (BI) disturbance post-treatment. MethodsA total of 150 BC survivors participating in an ongoing randomized clinical trial of a group psychotherapy intervention for BI-related concerns completed a baseline battery of standardized measures including the following: Body Image Scale (BIS), Body Image after Breast Cancer Questionnaire (BIBCQ), Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS) measuring Body Shame and Surveillance, Gender-Role Socialization Scale (GRSS) measuring internalization of traditional gender roles and attitudes and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Quality-of-Life Instrument (FACT-B). Correlational analyses were conducted between the two BI questionnaires, the two primary psychosocial variables GRSS and OBCS, and FACT-B. Path analysis was conducted on a proposed theoretical model delineating pathways between the two primary psychosocial variables and BI disturbance. ResultsSignificant positive correlations were found between the two BI scales and (a) GRSS (average r=0.53, p<0.000), (b) Body Shame (average r=0.53, p<0.000) and Surveillance (average r=0.48, p<0.000). The BIS and BIBCQ were negatively associated with the FACT-B (r=-0.62, -0.73, respectively; p<0.000). Results from the path analysis demonstrated support for the proposed model. ConclusionBreast cancer survivors who endorsed greater internalization of traditional gender roles and attitudes, who engaged in greater self-surveillance and experienced greater body shame, reported greater BI disturbance and poorer quality of life post-treatment. Women with these predispositions are likely to be more vulnerable for psychological distress and may experience poorer adjustment after BC treatment. Copyright (c) 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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页码:2177 / 2185
页数:9
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