Journal article
Exploring predictors of optimism among parents of children with cancer
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore predictors of optimism in parents of children with cancer.
METHODS: A cross-sectional multi-centre study of 411 parents of children in active treatment for cancer was conducted. The Life Orientation Test-Revised was used to assess optimism. Other appropriate items and standardized questionnaires were used to assess parent and child characteristics. Predictors of optimism were explored using simple and multiple linear …
Authors
Fayed N; Klassen AF; Dix D; Klaassen R; Sung L
Journal
Psycho-Oncology, Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 411–418
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
4 2011
DOI
10.1002/pon.1743
ISSN
1057-9249
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Adaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAgedAttitude to HealthChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsParentsPersonality InventoryPrognosisQuality of LifeSelf ConceptSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult