Article

Emotional intelligence and locus of control of adult patients with breast cancer receiving treatment

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 54 , issue 2 , 2012 , pages: 139–144

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2012.10874193

Author(s): O Brown Department of Psychology, , E Swartz Department of Psychology,

Keywords: breast cancer , treatment , positive psychology , emotional intelligence , locus of control

Abstract

Background: This article investigates emotional intelligence and locus of control in an adult breast cancer population receiving treatment. Gaining insight into these constructs will contribute to improving breast cancer patients' psychological well-being and to reducing physical vulnerability to disease before and during treatment.

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