Mohsenipouya Hossein, Motallebi Zohreh, Mousavinasab Nouraddin, Sangani Alireza, Roy Nitai, Mamun Mohammed A
Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Behshahr, Iran.
Department of Nursing, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
J Psychosoc Oncol. 2025;43(2):248-264. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2024.2381546. Epub 2024 Jul 25.
Breast cancer is a prevalent and emotionally challenging condition that profoundly affects women worldwide. Effectively managing the mental and emotional dimensions of this disease is crucial for the holistic well-being of patients. Psychological capital (PsyCap) has emerged as a pivotal psychological construct with the potential to effectively address these challenges. This study aims to explore the influential role of PsyCap and its constructs on the subjective well-being (SWB) of Iranian breast cancer patients.
A total of 173 breast cancer patients participated in this study, selected through a random sampling approach. Face-to-face interview data on socio-demographics, PsyCap, and SWB were collected using a structured questionnaire. The analytical procedures encompassed independent sample -tests, ANOVA tests, Pearson correlation tests, and stepwise multiple regression.
The findings revealed that the majority of participants fell within the 41-50 age group (38.7%), with an average age of 46.50 ± 11.76 years, and 35.8% had tumor growth in the upper left lobe. The average PsyCap score was 107.93 ± 1.52 (out of a possible score of 144), whereas SWB scored 196.51 ± 1.90 (out of 291). Notably, PsyCap showed a positive correlation with SWB ( = 0.119), accounting for approximately 8% of the variance in SWB. The final regression model showed the substantial predictive roles of PsyCap (1.667), self-efficacy (-3.692), age (-2.977), and education (-3.939) in shaping SWB.
Focusing on understanding and addressing factors like PsyCap, self-efficacy, and educational support could improve SWB, offering a potential avenue for comprehensive and individualized psychosocial care for women with breast cancer.
