Prospective study shows optimism and family resilience improve well-being and relationship quality in cancer dyads, indicating potential support avenues.
Key Points
This study examines the impact of optimism and family resilience on well-being and relationship quality in cancer patient-partner dyads.
Longitudinal study with 96 cancer patients and their partners
Self-report scales used for optimism, family resilience, well-being, and relationship quality
Actor-Partner Interdependence Model applied for analysis
Optimism and family resilience were positively associated with well-being and relationship quality
Patient family resilience positively correlated with partner well-being
Negative relationship observed between partner family resilience and patient well-being
No dyadic effect of optimism on well-being or relationship quality