Key result
Among 59 couples dealing with prostate cancer, negative affect covariation occurred only when spouses mentioned the same daily stressful event and was enhanced by frequent collaborative coping.
Why the study?
Does daily covariation of negative and positive affect occur among husbands with prostate cancer and their wives, and is it enhanced by mentioning the same stressful event and frequent collaboration?
Population
59 husbands diagnosed with prostate cancer and their wives
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
14 days
Authors
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May indicate shared emotional burden in prostate cancer couples; leaves open whether collaborative coping interventions improve affect.
Observational (n=118)
Does daily covariation of negative and positive affect occur among husbands with prostate cancer and their wives, and is it enhanced by mentioning the same stressful event and frequent collaboration?
Spouses dealing with prostate cancer experience similar negative affect when facing the same daily stressors, highlighting the shared emotional burden of chronic illness.
Berg et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Prostate cancer (n=118). Among 59 couples dealing with prostate cancer, negative affect covariation occurred only when spouses mentioned the same daily stressful event and was enhanced by frequent collaborative coping.