Effect of Self-Conscious Emotions on Social Readjustment and Psychological Well-Being among Women Cancer Patients in Dubai

Authors

  • Ms. Loveena George Arickswamy Psychology Lecturer, Banasthali University Author
  • Dr. Santosh Meena Associate Professor, Banasthali University Author

Keywords:

self-conscious emotions, social readjustment, psychological well-being, women cancer patients, Dubai

Abstract

Cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience, affecting not only an individual's physical healthbut also their emotional and psychological well-being. This study examines the impact of self-consciousemotions on social readjustment and psychological well-being among women cancer patients in Dubai.It delves into the strategies employed by patients to regulate these self-conscious emotions and theirrole in social adaptation and psychological well-being. Research uses sample of 60 women cancerpatients. This study is quantitative in nature. The findings of the study uncovers those self-consciousemotions has significant effect on social readjustment, and psychological well-being. It emphasizes theneed for holistic support programs that address the emotional needs of cancer patients, offeringpractical insights for healthcare providers and policymakers. The findings provide a valuablecontribution to the field of cancer support and care, offering a deeper understanding of the emotionalexperiences of women cancer patients in Dubai and suggesting directions for future research andintervention strategies.

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Published

2023-10-01

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“Effect of Self-Conscious Emotions on Social Readjustment and Psychological Well-Being among Women Cancer Patients in Dubai”, JASRAE, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 189–195, Oct. 2023, Accessed: Feb. 08, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://ignited.in/index.php/jasrae/article/view/14534