Profiles of perceived social functioning in adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Social interaction and peer relationships are critical for development, especially for adolescents and young adults (AYA). Cancer treatment may disrupt social functioning and impact quality of life. Prior research into AYA social functioning has primarily been qualitative in nature or assessed via broad measures of functioning. Given the multi-dimensional nature of social functioning, and its importance for AYA, a person-centered approach to analyses is needed.

Methods

AYA survivors of childhood cancer, ages 13 to 23 (n = 192, 51% male) and at least 1 year post-treatment (M = 7.35 ± 4.18 years post), completed measures to assess perceived social functioning, social support, and positive and negative affect. Caregivers also completed a measure of social functioning

SUBMITTER: Willard VW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8852343 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature