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Self-image among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a qualitative study.

McCall A Schruff1,2, Katianne M Howard Sharp1, R Elyse Heidelberg1

  • 1Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, United States.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|September 23, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors

Keywords:
adolescentscoping skills and adjustmentemerging/young adultsoncology

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Health
  • Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Health

Background:

  • Cancer significantly impacts adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors' self-perception.
  • Social interaction and media play crucial roles in shaping self-image during survivorship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the self-image of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors.
  • To understand the influence of social media on AYA cancer survivors' self-perception.
  • To examine how survivors view their appearance, personality, and capabilities post-treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews with 21 AYA oncology survivors (ages 16-22).
  • Interviews were conducted 1-4 years post-cancer treatment.
psychosocial functioning
  • A five-phase qualitative analysis (deductive and inductive) identified self-image themes.

    • Main Results:

    • Survivors' self-image is influenced by their cancer experience, affecting identity, self-esteem, physical appearance, and social normalcy.
    • Social media was identified as a source of unrealistic expectations and a platform for seeking external validation.
    • Key themes emerged regarding personality, appearance, and capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • The cancer experience and social perceptions significantly shape AYA survivors' sense of self.
    • Psychosocial providers should assess multifaceted self-image aspects throughout the AYA cancer trajectory.
    • Social media's pressure to conform to appearance expectations necessitates media literacy and enhanced psychosocial support for AYA survivors.