Evaluation of a Positive Psychology Group Intervention in Nature for Young Cancer Survivors to Promote Well-Being and Post-Cancer Identity Development

• DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2020.0147
• Publication Date: 2021-02-19T04:53:15Z
• Authors: Thomas Albers; Laura A. Weiss; Sophia H.E. Sleeman; Olga Husson
• Keywords: Positive Psychology; Exploratory research; Cancer survivor; Promotion (chess)

Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (15-39 years) often struggle with their post-cancer identity. We developed an age-appropriate positive psychology group intervention fellow AYA in a nature-rich environment. The aim of this study was to examine the needs expectations participants new, 1-week identity intervention, evaluate experiences identify factors that contribute quality impact mental health care interventions. Methods: This mixed-method exploratory pilot evaluating intervention. (n = 13) completed questionnaires at baseline measuring expectations, on last day 1-month follow-up, experiences. Results: Participants' be supported finding receiving acknowledgment recognition suffering AYAs were met. perceived as positively contributing development 11) several aspects well-being. Most appreciated elements peer support environment Conclusion: group-based after nature for oncology well received by provided useful feedback improvement future editions. could offer AYA's promotion well-being development, but more research is needed confirm this.