Perspectiva Masculina: An Exploration of Intimate Partners of Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
Published online on May 05, 2016
Abstract
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, couples commonly face significant difficulties such as adjusting to new family roles, diminishing cohesion and communication, and increases in marital conflict. Latina breast cancer survivors report feeling less emotional support from their partners and an intimate partners’ level of distress can have a deleterious influence on the cancer survivor. The current study explores the influence of breast cancer on Latino male partners. Analysis of the data resulted in nine domains that provide significant insight into participant experiences. Results of this study also suggest several implications for counselors.