Abstract

The present study explored how couples, in which one partner self-reported receiving a medical diagnosis of stage one or two cancer, fostered a relational perspective regarding cancer via narrative therapy interventions. This is a qualitative study with a multiple case study design and thematic analysis. Eight heterosexual couples (N =16) participated in dyadic, researcher-facilitated, audio-recorded therapeutic sessions (i.e., 208 sessions in one year). In-depth interviews were conducted with couples in a therapeutic setting. Three themes emerged: (a) increased vulnerability, (b) increased mindfulness, and (c) improved communication. Findings support the use of psychosocial therapeutic interventions based on narrative therapy.

摘要

本研究探讨了夫妻如何通过叙事治疗干预来培养关于癌症的关系观点，其中一个伴侣自我报告接受了第一或第二阶段癌症的医学诊断。这是一项具有多案例研究设计和主题分析的定性研究。八对异性恋夫妇（N = 16）参加了由研究人员协助的二元治疗会议（即一年中的 208 次会议）。在治疗环境中对夫妇进行了深入访谈。出现了三个主题：(a) 脆弱性增加，(b) 增强正念，以及 (c) 改善沟通。研究结果支持使用基于叙事治疗的社会心理治疗干预。