Although cancer is a family disease, most psycho-oncology research has focused on patients without taking into account the family and psychosocial context in which coping and adjustment occurs. What distinguishes my work in the field of psycho-oncology is its focus on the dyad. Specifically, my research examines the influence of social support and relationship processes on the psychosocial adjustment and quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients and their spouses/partners or family caregivers. My goal is to identify the mechanisms by which couple and family interactions affect health and well-being and to develop psychosocial interventions to target those mechanisms and promote adjustment ...
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