Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study uses the Q methodology to investigate the subjective perceptions of social reintegration among cancer survivors in their 20s and 30s. We organised a Q population through a pilot study and interviews and finalised 40 Q sample items. For P sample representativeness, we used purposive sampling and selected 12 individuals by age and cancer type. After a Q sorting process, we conducted a key factor analysis using Ken-Q Analysis Desktop Edition. We identified four types of P samples based on their perceptions and noted the main characteristics of each type. We characterised Type 1 as "recovery of presence through social reintegration seeking", Type 2 as "confusion in social reintegration due to social prejudices", Type 3 as "psychosocial support in the process of social reintegration", and Type 4 as "blessing in disguise for post-traumatic growth". The results suggest a need for practical and institutional support reflecting cancer survivors' characteristics by type. This study provides basic data that researchers could use to develop coaching and counselling services to support the social reintegration of cancer survivors in their 20s and 30s.
Source: Behavioral Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/bs14111101
Authors: Ji Seong Yi, Song Yi Lee
Institution: Dongguk University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,501
OpenAlex ID: W4404417519