Table 1 Descriptive statistics for impact scores on positive sub-domains (n = 509).

From: Positive and negative psychosocial impacts on cancer survivors

Item #

Item

Impact scores**

Mean(SD)

CV

ES

Overall mean(SD)

0.26(0.21)

0.38(15.9)

0.30(0.23)

Self-concept

0.06(0.59)

− 8.34

0.07

 SC01

I know I can handle difficult times

0.07(1.07)

15.29

0.07

 SC02

I am comfortable with who I am

0.03(0.95)

31.67

0.03

 SC03

I believe I can handle problems

-0.09(0.87)

− 9.67

− 0.10

 SC04

I believe I am a confident person

-0.07(0.89)

− 12.71

− 0.08

 SC05

I believe I am a good person

0.08(0.48)

6.00

0.17

 SC06

I appreciate the health of my body

0.51(1.13)

2.22

0.45

 SC07

I am an optimistic person

-0.02(0.85)

− 42.50

− 0.02

 SC08

I can keep going when problems arise

-0.01(0.82)

-82.00

− 0.02

 SC09

I can handle most anything

-0.09(0.92)

− 10.22

− 0.10

 SC10

I believe I am a patient person

0.20(0.94)

4.70

0.21

 SC11

I believe I am an honest person

0.07(0.38)

5.43

0.19

Social impact

0.39(0.57)

2.41

0.47

 SI01

I know who I can count on in times of trouble

0.33(0.90)

2.73

0.37

 SI02

I have compassion for others

0.34(0.65)

1.91

0.52

 SI03

I am comfortable asking others for help

0.53(0.99)

1.87

0.53

 SI04

My relationships are meaningful

0.22(0.65)

2.95

0.34

 SI05

I am aware of the love and support available from other people

0.62(0.97)

1.56

0.64

 SI06

I realize who my real friends are

0.54(0.92)

1.70

0.59

 SI07

I am comfortable receiving help from others

0.59(0.91)

1.54

0.64

 SI08

I can appreciate people in my life

0.49(0.74)

1.51

0.66

 SI09

I am willing to help others

0.20(0.69)

3.45

0.29

 SI10

I make time for family and friends

0.36(0.86)

2.39

0.42

 SI11

I feel connected to people in my community

0.20(0.94)

4.70

0.21

 SI12

I feel close to people I care about

0.25(0.65)

2.60

0.39

Stress response

0.24(0.69)

3.10

0.27

 SR01

I am willing to express my emotions

0.42(0.83)

1.98

0.50

 SR02

I am able to accept the way things work out

0.31(0.86)

2.77

0.36

 SR03

I can deal with uncertainty

0.23(1.00)

4.35

0.23

 SR04

I can adjust to things I cannot change

0.37(0.96)

2.59

0.39

 SR05

I am able to take things as they come

0.31(0.91)

2.94

0.34

 SR06

I am able to deal with stress and problems

0.06(1.03)

17.17

0.06

 SR07

I tend to be accepting of things

0.33(0.91)

2.76

0.36

 SR08

I take good care of myself

0.56(0.93)

1.66

0.60

 SR09

I look at things in a positive way

0.16(0.89)

5.56

0.18

 SR10

I am able to feel joy

0.00(0.94)

NA

0.00

 SR11

I am able to enjoy life

-0.10(1.08)

− 10.80

− 0.09

Spirituality

0.32(0.66)

4.08

0.37

 Sp01

I can appreciate each day fully

0.43(0.98)

2.28

0.44

 Sp02

My life is meaningful

0.12(0.91)

7.58

0.13

 Sp03

I appreciate life

0.43(0.86)

2.00

0.50

 Sp04

I have a strong faith

0.30(0.72)

2.40

0.42

 Sp05

I have a sense of purpose in life

0.07(0.93)

13.29

0.08

 Sp06

I feel peaceful

0.17(1.12)

6.59

0.15

 Sp07

I find comfort in my faith or spiritual beliefs

0.32(0.77)

2.41

0.42

 Sp08

I find strength in my faith or spiritual beliefs

0.32(0.76)

2.38

0.43

 Sp09

I have a sense of peace

0.24(0.99)

4.13

0.25

 Sp10

I feel close to God

0.35(0.79)

2.26

0.45

 Sp11

I find strength in prayer

0.37(0.80)

2.16

0.46

 Sp12

I see what is really important in my life

0.66(0.94)

1.42

0.70

  1. SC, self-concept; SI, social impact; SR, stress response; Sp, spirituality; NA, not available.
  2. The bold value of Mean and SD for each sub-domain was calculated from survivors’ scores on the items within the sub-domain.
  3. The bold values of coefficient of variation (CV) and effect size (ES) for each sub-domain were calculated from the mean of item scores within the sub-domain.
  4. **Impact Scores: changed scores from before cancer to current.