The experience of non-spousal close intimate relationships for women with breast cancer: A journey of support
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Erin B. Dooley, PhD, RN, CBEC, CN-BN
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An estimated 331,530 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 ("American Cancer Society," 2019, p. 10). The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological, descriptive study was to explore the lived experience of non-spousal close/intimate relationships of women with breast cancer. There are very few studies in the literature examining relationships between women with cancer other than those of partner or spouse. This study’s participants consisted of six women, ages 32 to 68. Analysis of these data identified themes reflected along their breast cancer trajectory (1) The journey starts (2) Mid-journey passage, and (3) Journeys end/coming home, as well as nine subthemes. Findings of this study suggest support offered by non-spousal close/intimate individuals is a dynamic provision, by diverse support systems that change over time throughout the breast cancer continuum. Assessment of support required by women with breast cancer is especially important at the beginning of the breast cancer journey but then again at various intervals, for a holistic approach and provision of functional and structural support so desperately needed by women with breast cancer.
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13882295; ProQuest document ID: 2236384615. The author still retains copyright.
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| Type | Dissertation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | Phenomenology |
| Research Approach | Qualitative Research |
| Keywords | Breast Cancer; Close/Intimate Relationships; Women; Psychological Well-Being; Physiological Well-Being; Support Needs |
| Grantor | Seton Hall University |
| Advisor | Lothian, Judith; Gardner, Marcia; Wells, Munira |
| Level | PhD |
| Year | 2019 |
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