Abstract

This paper provides an in-depth literature review on the dyadic function of couples with cancer. Specifically, the literature review will explore: (a) the impact of cancer on romantic relationship quality and stability, (b) the biopsychosocial-spiritual correlates of cancer and their connections to romantic relationship quality and stability, and (c) the recommendations for future study and implications for couple therapists working with couples facing cancer. Additionally, we present a detailed examination of relevant theoretical foundations for working with couples with cancer. First, the biopsychosocial-spiritual (BPSS) framework, and second, the Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation (VSA) model, are examined. Combined, these two theoretical approaches offer a comprehensive foundation for examining the relationships of romantic couples with cancer. The paper concludes with recommendations and implications for couple therapists, with the hope of helping couples with cancer find higher levels of quality and stability in their romantic relationships.

摘要

本文对癌症夫妇的二元功能进行了深入的文献综述。具体而言，文献综述将探讨：(a) 癌症对恋爱关系质量和稳定性的影响，(b) 癌症的生物心理社会-精神关联及其与恋爱关系质量和稳定性的联系，以及 (c) 对未来的建议研究和对与面临癌症的夫妇一起工作的夫妇治疗师的影响。此外，我们详细介绍了与癌症夫妇合作的相关理论基础。首先，检查了生物心理社会-精神 (BPSS) 框架，其次，检查了脆弱性-压力-适应 (VSA) 模型。结合起来，这两种理论方法为检查浪漫夫妻与癌症的关系提供了全面的基础。