Cancer, now what? A cross-sectional study examining physical symptoms, subjective well-being, and psychological flexibility.

The impact of cancer extends beyond treatment and evaluating the adverse psychological effects in survivors is important. We examined: (1) the relationship between diagnosis, relapse, and subjective well-being using a short and a holistic measure of well-being, including comparisons between our sample and established norms; (2) if reported physical symptoms were related to components of subjective well-being; and (3) if increased psychological flexibility predicted overall subjective well-being. In total, 316 survivors completed online questionnaires to assess cancer, physical health (Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale-R; ESAS-R), subjective well-being (Comprehensive Inventory of Thriving; CIT; Satisfaction with Life Scale; SWLS) and psychological flexibility (Comprehensive Assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

Working after cancer: psychological flexibility and the quality of working life.

Purpose: Our purpose was to examine the associations between the pillars of psychological flexibility (valued action, behavioural awareness, openness to experience) and aspects of quality of working life after a cancer. We examined how the pillars of psychological flexibility mediated the relationships between quality of working life and anxiety, depression, and overall life satisfaction. Examining psychological flexibility allows interventions to be targeted for cancer survivors and account for unique, individual needs.

What is the mindful personality? Implications for physical and psychological health.

Given the paucity of research examining relationships between mindfulness and specific facets of personality, we conducted detailed analyses to explore associations between personality facets, dispositional mindfulness, and health. Overall, 781 participants completed the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) to measure personality factors and facets, and the RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 (RAND-36).

Exploring the Relationship Between Disordered Eating and Executive Function in a Non-Clinical Sample.

Previous research suggests that individuals diagnosed with eating disorders (ED) may experience executive functioning deficits that help maintain their ED. Although this relationship is reported consistently in clinical samples, it is important to consider whether it holds for individuals with sub-clinical ED symptoms. One hundred eighty-eight university students participated in the present study examining the relationship between executive function (EF) and disordered eating behaviors.

Social and psychological influences on satisfaction with life after brain injury.

Background: In spite of the increased focus of education and awareness programs on prevention and safety surrounding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), over 50,000 Canadians and 900,000 Americans sustain a brain injury every year. Given the psychological impact of an ABI, there is a growing body of literature examining the links between injury, mental health, and life satisfaction in brain injury survivors; specifically, changes in leisure activities, employment, and the struggles with injury related deficits contribute to increased social isolation, depression, and loneliness.

Objectives: The current study examined personality characteristics, unmet needs, and psychosocial risk factors in survivors of brain injuries.