Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors

Publication Date:
2018-03-09
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Print ISSN:
0008-543X
Electronic ISSN:
1097-0142
Topics:
Biology
Medicine
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autor I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
beschreibung BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, social network status in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors has not been adequately studied to date. The authors developed and validated a functional social network index (FSNI) for AYA survivors, and compared its performance with that of 2 traditional indices (density and betweenness centrality). METHODS A total of 102 AYA survivors and 102 noncancer controls who were matched for age, sex, and race were recruited from an Internet panel. Each participant reported relationships with up to 25 close friends and/or relatives. The authors developed a FSNI with reported marital status, contact frequency with friends/relatives, available resources for emotional and tangible support, and available resources for physical activity and weight management advice. Linear regression was used to analyze associations between the FSNI and cancer diagnoses, treatments, and coping skills. RESULTS Based on the FSNI, survivors were found to have more available resources for emotional support (beta [b] = 3.02; P = .003), tangible support (b = 4.17; P 〈.001), physical activity advice (b = 3.94; P 〈.001), and weight management advice (b = 4.10; P 〈.001) compared with noncancer controls. Survivors of lymphoma had the largest FSNI, whereas survivors of central nervous system malignancies had the smallest (b = 2.77; P = .02). A higher FSNI was associated with better coping skills: less denial (b = 0.10; P = .01), using emotional support (b = 0.08; P = .04), using instrumental support (b = 0.12; P 〈.001), less behavioral disengagement (b = 0.08; P = .04), venting of emotions (b = 0.10; P = .004), positive reframing (b = 0.12; P = .003), planning for the future (b = 0.08; P = .03), and religious engagement (b = 0.16; P 〈.001). Density and betweenness centrality indices demonstrated neither significant differences in social networks between cancer survivors and controls (all P values 〉.05) nor significant associations with coping skills (all P values 〉.05). CONCLUSIONS The FSNI appears to provide a better social network assessment for AYA cancer survivors than traditional indices. Cancer 2018 . © 2018 American Cancer Society .
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shingle_author_1 I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
shingle_author_2 I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
shingle_author_3 I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
shingle_author_4 I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
shingle_catch_all_1 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, social network status in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors has not been adequately studied to date. The authors developed and validated a functional social network index (FSNI) for AYA survivors, and compared its performance with that of 2 traditional indices (density and betweenness centrality). METHODS A total of 102 AYA survivors and 102 noncancer controls who were matched for age, sex, and race were recruited from an Internet panel. Each participant reported relationships with up to 25 close friends and/or relatives. The authors developed a FSNI with reported marital status, contact frequency with friends/relatives, available resources for emotional and tangible support, and available resources for physical activity and weight management advice. Linear regression was used to analyze associations between the FSNI and cancer diagnoses, treatments, and coping skills. RESULTS Based on the FSNI, survivors were found to have more available resources for emotional support (beta [b] = 3.02; P = .003), tangible support (b = 4.17; P <.001), physical activity advice (b = 3.94; P <.001), and weight management advice (b = 4.10; P <.001) compared with noncancer controls. Survivors of lymphoma had the largest FSNI, whereas survivors of central nervous system malignancies had the smallest (b = 2.77; P = .02). A higher FSNI was associated with better coping skills: less denial (b = 0.10; P = .01), using emotional support (b = 0.08; P = .04), using instrumental support (b = 0.12; P <.001), less behavioral disengagement (b = 0.08; P = .04), venting of emotions (b = 0.10; P = .004), positive reframing (b = 0.12; P = .003), planning for the future (b = 0.08; P = .03), and religious engagement (b = 0.16; P <.001). Density and betweenness centrality indices demonstrated neither significant differences in social networks between cancer survivors and controls (all P values >.05) nor significant associations with coping skills (all P values >.05). CONCLUSIONS The FSNI appears to provide a better social network assessment for AYA cancer survivors than traditional indices. Cancer 2018 . © 2018 American Cancer Society .
I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
Wiley-Blackwell
0008-543X
0008543X
1097-0142
10970142
shingle_catch_all_2 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, social network status in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors has not been adequately studied to date. The authors developed and validated a functional social network index (FSNI) for AYA survivors, and compared its performance with that of 2 traditional indices (density and betweenness centrality). METHODS A total of 102 AYA survivors and 102 noncancer controls who were matched for age, sex, and race were recruited from an Internet panel. Each participant reported relationships with up to 25 close friends and/or relatives. The authors developed a FSNI with reported marital status, contact frequency with friends/relatives, available resources for emotional and tangible support, and available resources for physical activity and weight management advice. Linear regression was used to analyze associations between the FSNI and cancer diagnoses, treatments, and coping skills. RESULTS Based on the FSNI, survivors were found to have more available resources for emotional support (beta [b] = 3.02; P = .003), tangible support (b = 4.17; P <.001), physical activity advice (b = 3.94; P <.001), and weight management advice (b = 4.10; P <.001) compared with noncancer controls. Survivors of lymphoma had the largest FSNI, whereas survivors of central nervous system malignancies had the smallest (b = 2.77; P = .02). A higher FSNI was associated with better coping skills: less denial (b = 0.10; P = .01), using emotional support (b = 0.08; P = .04), using instrumental support (b = 0.12; P <.001), less behavioral disengagement (b = 0.08; P = .04), venting of emotions (b = 0.10; P = .004), positive reframing (b = 0.12; P = .003), planning for the future (b = 0.08; P = .03), and religious engagement (b = 0.16; P <.001). Density and betweenness centrality indices demonstrated neither significant differences in social networks between cancer survivors and controls (all P values >.05) nor significant associations with coping skills (all P values >.05). CONCLUSIONS The FSNI appears to provide a better social network assessment for AYA cancer survivors than traditional indices. Cancer 2018 . © 2018 American Cancer Society .
I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
Wiley-Blackwell
0008-543X
0008543X
1097-0142
10970142
shingle_catch_all_3 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, social network status in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors has not been adequately studied to date. The authors developed and validated a functional social network index (FSNI) for AYA survivors, and compared its performance with that of 2 traditional indices (density and betweenness centrality). METHODS A total of 102 AYA survivors and 102 noncancer controls who were matched for age, sex, and race were recruited from an Internet panel. Each participant reported relationships with up to 25 close friends and/or relatives. The authors developed a FSNI with reported marital status, contact frequency with friends/relatives, available resources for emotional and tangible support, and available resources for physical activity and weight management advice. Linear regression was used to analyze associations between the FSNI and cancer diagnoses, treatments, and coping skills. RESULTS Based on the FSNI, survivors were found to have more available resources for emotional support (beta [b] = 3.02; P = .003), tangible support (b = 4.17; P <.001), physical activity advice (b = 3.94; P <.001), and weight management advice (b = 4.10; P <.001) compared with noncancer controls. Survivors of lymphoma had the largest FSNI, whereas survivors of central nervous system malignancies had the smallest (b = 2.77; P = .02). A higher FSNI was associated with better coping skills: less denial (b = 0.10; P = .01), using emotional support (b = 0.08; P = .04), using instrumental support (b = 0.12; P <.001), less behavioral disengagement (b = 0.08; P = .04), venting of emotions (b = 0.10; P = .004), positive reframing (b = 0.12; P = .003), planning for the future (b = 0.08; P = .03), and religious engagement (b = 0.16; P <.001). Density and betweenness centrality indices demonstrated neither significant differences in social networks between cancer survivors and controls (all P values >.05) nor significant associations with coping skills (all P values >.05). CONCLUSIONS The FSNI appears to provide a better social network assessment for AYA cancer survivors than traditional indices. Cancer 2018 . © 2018 American Cancer Society .
I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
Wiley-Blackwell
0008-543X
0008543X
1097-0142
10970142
shingle_catch_all_4 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, social network status in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors has not been adequately studied to date. The authors developed and validated a functional social network index (FSNI) for AYA survivors, and compared its performance with that of 2 traditional indices (density and betweenness centrality). METHODS A total of 102 AYA survivors and 102 noncancer controls who were matched for age, sex, and race were recruited from an Internet panel. Each participant reported relationships with up to 25 close friends and/or relatives. The authors developed a FSNI with reported marital status, contact frequency with friends/relatives, available resources for emotional and tangible support, and available resources for physical activity and weight management advice. Linear regression was used to analyze associations between the FSNI and cancer diagnoses, treatments, and coping skills. RESULTS Based on the FSNI, survivors were found to have more available resources for emotional support (beta [b] = 3.02; P = .003), tangible support (b = 4.17; P <.001), physical activity advice (b = 3.94; P <.001), and weight management advice (b = 4.10; P <.001) compared with noncancer controls. Survivors of lymphoma had the largest FSNI, whereas survivors of central nervous system malignancies had the smallest (b = 2.77; P = .02). A higher FSNI was associated with better coping skills: less denial (b = 0.10; P = .01), using emotional support (b = 0.08; P = .04), using instrumental support (b = 0.12; P <.001), less behavioral disengagement (b = 0.08; P = .04), venting of emotions (b = 0.10; P = .004), positive reframing (b = 0.12; P = .003), planning for the future (b = 0.08; P = .03), and religious engagement (b = 0.16; P <.001). Density and betweenness centrality indices demonstrated neither significant differences in social networks between cancer survivors and controls (all P values >.05) nor significant associations with coping skills (all P values >.05). CONCLUSIONS The FSNI appears to provide a better social network assessment for AYA cancer survivors than traditional indices. Cancer 2018 . © 2018 American Cancer Society .
I-Chan Huang, Conor M. Jones, Tara M. Brinkman, Melissa M. Hudson, D. Kumar Srivastava, Yuelin Li, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull
Wiley-Blackwell
0008-543X
0008543X
1097-0142
10970142
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shingle_title_3 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
shingle_title_4 Development of the functional social network index for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
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