Emotional support/helper therapy (alpha = .752) |
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I was encouraged when I was supported by peers
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.777
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I began to respond positively to my peers
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.767
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I could talk pleasantly with my peers about topics besides breast cancer
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.732
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I was encouraged when I could help my peers
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.644
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I wanted to be as cheerful as my happier peers
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.613
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I wanted to help other patients who were troubled with breast cancer
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.574
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I wanted to make others aware of breast cancer
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.476
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Emotional expression (alpha = .850) |
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I could straightforwardly express my feelings about relationships in my workplace or family
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.848
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I could express my feelings about my relationship with my own doctor
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.819
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I could straightforwardly talk about my condition
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.703
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I could express my feelings after breast cancer diagnosis
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.518
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Advice (alpha = .739) |
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I received advice about treatment decision making and the side effects of various treatments
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.725
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I received advice about day-to-day life with breast cancer, such as a wig and mastectomy bra
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.672
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I received advice about relationships with family members or colleagues in my workplace
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.520
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I received advice about my relationship with my doctor and about selecting a hospital
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.505
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Conflict (alpha = .652) |
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I could not express my feelings out of consideration for others
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.605
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I was concerned that I might get incorrect information about breast cancer
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.580
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I became tired when breast cancer became the only topic of conversation
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.506
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I felt discomfort when I was misunderstood by my peers
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.497
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I regretted that I learned about a better treatment from peers after finishing my treatment
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.484
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I felt burdened by the time and cost of the peer support resource
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.463
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I was in trouble when peers recommended I buy some useless products
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.383
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Insight/universality (alpha = .674) |
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I could help myself recover after I realized that my experience was not unique
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.688
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I had more insight about myself after meeting other patients
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.580
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I calmed down when I met other patients who had similar experiences to mine
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.573
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