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Title: | Social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta : a sociological analysis |
Authors: | Briguglio, Michael Tedesco, Charon |
Keywords: | Cancer -- Social aspects -- Case studies -- Malta Cancer -- Patients -- Family relationships -- Malta Cancer -- Psychological aspects -- Case studies -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Publisher: | Malta Medical Journal |
Citation: | Briguglio, M. & Tedesco, C. (2016). Social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta : a sociological analysis. Malta Medical Journal, 28(3), 21-27 |
Abstract: | This research analyzes social interaction of cancer patients in Malta. In particular it applies a qualitative sociological approach to verify how cancer patients interact with family members and society. The research concludes that social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta is characterized by mixed experiences, but at the same time, all cancer patients emphasize the importance of family support. A major finding is that cancer patients do not simply receive support from family members, but also provide it themselves to their relatives. This is not an intended effect of cancer survivorship, but nevertheless it helps strengthen social bonds within families of cancer patients. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/12647 |
Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 3 MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacArtSoc |
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