In a study by Portela, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents, the relationship between Positive Psychological Functioning (PPF), Emotional Regulation (ER), and Coping Strategies (CS) is explored among Uruguayan adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, and its impact on Adaptation to Disease (AD).
The clinical sample consisted of 33 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Women tended to use emotional suppression more frequently, while men tended to resort to religion and behavioral disengagement strategies. Adolescents from rural areas showed better Positive Psychological Functioning compared to those from urban areas, and religious belief was strongly associated with Adaptation and Emotional Regulation.
Through linear regression analysis, it was found that although all three independent variables predicted Adaptation, PPF emerged as the best predictor, followed by ER and CS. These findings provide valuable insights for planning psychological treatments for adolescents with cancer, emphasizing the utilization of psychological resources.
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