Cancer as loss of control: The extent of perceived control and its relevance for mental distress in cancer patients – A cross-sectional comparative study
While both primary and secondary control serve as independent protective factors for mental health, both control strategies may function differently in the context of cancer regarding depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.
Authors
- Tamara Schwinn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3190-4615)
- Gabriele Helga Franke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2459-0362)
- Judith Hirschmiller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6227-1912)
- Mareike Ernst
- Jörg Wiltink
- Elmar Brähler
- Manfred E. Beutel
- P.D. Rüdiger Zwerenz
Institutions
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (DE)
- University of Klagenfurt (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychosomatic Research
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2026.112588
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00