الجلد كمتغير وسيط بين ادراك الضغط النفسي و جودة الحياة لدى المراهقين المصابين بالسرطان

Abstract EN

The study aims to identify the effect of resilience as mediator between psychological stress and the quality of life among adolescents with cancer in Algerian society.

A sample of 78 individuals, ages ranged from 12 to 19 years (mean= 15.

65, Std-deviation = 2.

37), females 43, 59% and males 56, 41%.

Three measurements are used: perceived stress scale, Conor Davidson's Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Quality of Life Scale.

Using path analysis, results show a negative direct effect of stress on quality of life, and a negative indirect effect on the resilience as mediator.

There aren't statistically significant differences in perceived stress, resilience and Quality of Life due to socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, durqtion of illness and economic level).

The study concluded that resilience activates the sources of the resilience and enable positive cognitive process to maintain their quality of life.

which helps adolescents with cancer to face psychological stress.