The Mediating Role of Social Support between Psychological Flexibility and Post-Traumatic Growth among Breast Cancer Patients

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Contributors

  • Nadia Farooq Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Dr. Summiya Ahmad Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Pages: 386-393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-viii.467
Published: 2026-08-30
Issue: Vol. 5 No. 8 (2026): Issue 8 (August Issue)
Section: Articles
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Post-traumatic Growth Social Support Illness Flexibility Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to examine the association among post-traumatic growth, social support, and illness flexibility among breast cancer patients. The following scales were administered: the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-2). To accomplish this goal, in a cross-sectional correlation study, 100 breast cancer patients (N=100) were selected through random sampling. The data was analyzed using the SPSS software program. The research aims to examine how social support and illness flexibility influence the development of post-traumatic growth after a cancer diagnosis, particularly focusing on psychological adaptation and positive changes during survivorship. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between social support, illness flexibility, and post-traumatic growth. The study highlights the importance of psychosocial resources and psychological flexibility in fostering growth and resilience among breast cancer patients.

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Corresponding Author

Nadia Farooq

Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

How to Cite

Farooq, N., & Ahmad, S. (2026). The Mediating Role of Social Support between Psychological Flexibility and Post-Traumatic Growth among Breast Cancer Patients. The Regional Tribune, 5(8), 386-393. https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-viii.467