Role of family communication and satisfaction on post-traumatic growth in women with cancer

Puspita Bharati Samantaray 1, *, Jashobanta Mahapatra 2, Diptirani Samanta 3 and Prasanta Kumar Sethi 4

1 M.Phil Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Institute (Centre of Excellence), SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
2 Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Institute (Centre of Excellence), SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India
3 Professor and HOD, Department of Medical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
4 Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Institute (Centre of Excellence), SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 2160–2169.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2389
Publication history: 
Received on 26 October 2024; revised on 05 December 2024; accepted on 07 December 2024
 
Abstract: 
Background- Recent studies have shown that traumatic events can also lead to positive changes termed post-traumatic growth (PTG). Cancer is one of the most traumatic illnesses and has a higher incidence rate in women who face numerous challenges in all spheres. Family plays an important role in cancer treatment. The patient's family can have a positive impact on the patient's emotional adaptation to cancer, or they can impede it by reinforcing the denial of the cancer diagnosis. Exploring the role of family dynamics in post-traumatic growth becomes essential.
Aims and Objectives- This study focuses on family communication and satisfaction in PTG among women with cancer.
Methods and materials- The study was cross-sectional in nature. A sample of 50 women with cancer were selected from a government hospital in Odisha using purposive sampling. Then they were assessed using the FACES-IV Scale, and PTGI-X scale. Correlation and regression analysis were used to interpret the results.
Results- Results indicated a significant positive relationship between family communication and PTG (r=.773, P<0.01), as well as family satisfaction and PTG (r=.811, P<0.01). Further, results indicate a substantial relationship between the two predictor variables and PTG (R square= .722, P<0.01); family satisfaction is a better predictor of PTG (β=.528).
Conclusion- The study findings indicate that family communication and satisfaction are positive predictors of PTG, with family satisfaction being a better predictor of PTG.
 
Keywords: 
Family communication; Family satisfaction; Post-traumatic Growth; Cancer
 
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