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Self-concept and cancer in adults: Theoretical and methodological issues

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  • Curbow, Barbara
  • Somerfield, Mark
  • Legro, Marcia
  • Sonnega, John

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Research and theory development on the self-concept have increased dramatically over the last decade. Investigators of the psychosocial aspects of cancer have utilized the self-concept as both an independent and dependent variable. This article discusses quantitative adult studies from the self-concept and cancer literature in terms of their correspondence with current conceptualizations of the self-concept in psychology. The wide gap between recent empirical work and self-concept theorizing is discussed and strategies for future investigations of the self-concept/cancer relationship are outlined.

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  • Curbow, Barbara & Somerfield, Mark & Legro, Marcia & Sonnega, John, 1990. "Self-concept and cancer in adults: Theoretical and methodological issues," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 31(2), pages 115-128, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:31:y:1990:i:2:p:115-128
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