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Emotional expression in cancer onset and progression
1Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley 94720.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Despite advances in cancer research, mortality rates are rising. This study explores how emotional expression, a psychosocial factor, may influence cancer development and progression, suggesting new research directions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychosocial Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Despite extensive biomedical research, age-adjusted cancer mortality shows a persistent increase.
- The biopsychosocial model is increasingly adopted to understand cancer's complexity.
- Previous research identified psychosocial factors linked to cancer onset and progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the evidence linking emotional expression to cancer onset and progression.
- To explore the operationalization of 'emotional expression' in cancer research.
- To propose future research directions for understanding the role of emotional expression in oncology.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 18 relevant studies.
- Analysis of theoretical models integrating psychosocial factors in cancer.
- Discussion on operational definitions of emotional expression.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests a potential direct role for emotional expression in cancer onset and progression.
- The biopsychosocial model provides a framework for integrating emotional expression into cancer research.
- Operationalizing emotional expression requires careful consideration of its various facets.
Conclusions:
- Emotional expression is a significant psychosocial factor meriting further investigation in oncology.
- Future research should focus on clarifying the mechanisms by which emotional expression impacts cancer.
- Integrating emotional expression into cancer research aligns with the biopsychosocial model and may offer new therapeutic avenues.
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