Positive psychological variables in cancer patients

Authors

  • Mª Victoria Cerezo Guzmán

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2014.106.2

Keywords:

positive psychology, cancer patients, optimism, emotional intelligence

Abstract

Positive psychology is currently emerging in research. This is the reason why  it has been checked a group of variables considered in this perspective:  wellbeing, positive emotions, emotional intelligence, optimism, resilience and self-esteem. It has been highlighted the relationship between each of these variables in an increasingly large population: cancer patients. The results of  the various investigations converge on the benefits of exploring and  promoting positive health through specific psychological interventions, so that they can help to improve health relevant aspects such as mood, increase  quality of life, reduce emotional distress, or facilitate more adaptive coping strategies for cancer patients.

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Published

2014-02-21

How to Cite

Cerezo Guzmán , M. V. (2014). Positive psychological variables in cancer patients. INFORMACIO PSICOLOGICA, (106), 17–27. https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2014.106.2