Couples Communication and Cancer: Sequences and Trajectories of Behavioral Affective Processes in Relation to Intimacy.
Cancer poses a set of physical and emotional challenges to the patient, spouse, and their relationship. One challenge for couples is discussing cancer-related concerns in a manner that facilitates intimacy. Current couple-based interventions have been shown to have mixed efficacy, and little is know...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Family Psychology Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 246 - 260 |
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American Psychological Association
Mar2024
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