Growing through adversity. Analysis of the process of adaptation to a diagnosis of cancer and subsequent posttraumatic growth. A review
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https://doi.org/10.24310/espsiescpsi.v6i1.13270Keywords:
Cancer, Posttraumatic Growth, Posttraumatic Stress, AdjustmentAbstract
The aim of this paper was to examine adjustment to a diagnosis of cancer, cancer as trauma, and the posttraumatic growth process by reviewing the scientific literature. We first present Folkman & Greer's (2000) adjustment to cancer model updated by Holland (2002) and then review cancer as a possible cause of posttraumatic stress. Finally, we describe Tedeschi & Calhoun's (2004) Posttraumatic Growth construct. The review is concluded with a sample of different points of view about posttraumatic growth related to cancer, and with some suggestions about future researches.
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