The impact of breast cancer on women who had mastectomy and their perception on womanhood
Date of Publication
2016
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Ron R. Resurreccion
Defense Panel Member
Melissa Lucia L. Reyes
Abstract/Summary
This research paper presents a qualitative method of studying the experiences of different women who have survived breast cancer. The researchers interviewed 10 participants with different backgrounds who have undergone mastectomy. Having breast cancer affects the different aspects of a woman's life. Therefore, this study seeks to discover the impact of breast cancer on a survivor's perception of womanhood. Using the Concensual Qualitative Research framework, the analysis yielded 5 domains for the different aspects: a) Emotional aspect, b) Spiritual aspect, c) Social aspect, d) Cogntive aspect, and e) Physical aspect, and 2 domains for womanhood: (a) the effect of mastectomy on their perception of beauty and (b) Establishment of a strong sense of womanhood prior to treatment.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU03671
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
[2], 60 leaves : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Mastectomy; Breast--Surgery; Breast--Cancer; Cancer--Patients; Women--Psychology
Recommended Citation
Chua, G. K., Chua, J. A., & Go, L. B. (2016). The impact of breast cancer on women who had mastectomy and their perception on womanhood. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8300