Abstract
The exponential growth of older population, along with the incidence of breast cancer on older women, is a worldwide concern. Objectives: To analyze significant differences among two groups of older women with and without breast cancer, regarding subjective well-being (SWB) and its affective and cognitive dimensions. Method: We recruited 387 non-institutionalized women aged 75 years or older (M = 85.27; SD = 6.59; range 75-100), who were allocated in two groups (with and without breast cancer). Measures were completed including demographics, the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Results: The group with breast cancer in remission presented a higher SWB score, particularly the positive affect score. These differences were statistically significant. Conclusions: Although breast cancer represents an important threat to older women's SWB, those participants presented a significantly high score, in comparison to the other participants.
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