Abstract

GAMEIRO, Manuel Gonçalves Henriques  and  LOPES, Manuel José. Promoting a Positive Affect: An Essential Adaptive Movement in Adolescents with Onco-haematologic Disease. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2015, vol.serIV, n.7, pp.101-111. ISSN 0874-0283.  https://doi.org/10.12707/RIV14085.

Theoretical framework: Some authors suggest the importance of positive constructs in the adaptation of adolescents with cancer. However, this component is understudied in the empirical literature. Objectives: To make a comprehensive description of the conditions and strategies used by adolescents with oncohaematologic disease to promote a positive affect within the scope of an adaptive transition model. Methodology: A qualitative methodology, namely Grounded Theory, was used. Data refer to the experiences of 23 adolescents with leukaemia or lymphoma. Results: A substantive theory emerged, in which 3 adaptive movements are organised in a complementary and interactive way. In the efforts to promote and maintain a positive affect, specific strategies, from a hedonic and eudemonic perspective, are combined with the activation of affective relational resources and with the general strategies for coping with the illness. Conclusion: Promoting a positive affect is essential for the adaptation of adolescents with cancer, and should be valued by professionals and family members.

Keywords : Adolescents; leukemia; lymphoma; cancer; adaptation.

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