Stigma and social withdrawal among colorectal cancer survivors with permanent stomas: the mediating role of social motivation in psychosocial adaptation

PurposeSocial withdrawal is common among colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors with permanent stomas, and stigma can play an important role in the development of social withdrawal. However, the underlying psychological mechanisms are understudied. The current study examined the associations of stigma wi...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychiatry
Main Authors:	Qi Yao, Guopeng Li, Zhaolun Dong, Kai Liu, Xiaoling Dong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	social withdrawal stigma social motivation colorectal cancer survivors permanent stomas
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1600287/full