Child and Adolescent Cancer and Resilience-Promoting Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

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https://doi.org/10.5020/23590777.rs.v25iEsp.e14912

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resilience, cancer, child and adolescent health, psychological intervention

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on intervention programs aimed at promoting resilience in children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. The PRISMA protocol was adopted, and the databases consulted were PUBMED, PsycINFO, SciELO, PePSIC, LILACS, and IndexPsi. Of the 508 publications initially screened, six articles remained in the corpus of analysis. The results indicated that publications of this scope are scarce, and the research is predominantly concentrated in the North American context. No resilience-promoting intervention programs specifically targeting children were identified, which reveals an unexplored and promising field. The interventions analyzed were subjected to scientific validation processes and, in general, pointed to effective and promising results.

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Author Biographies

Viviana Lanfranchi Santos, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

PhD student in Psychology at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Bachelor of Psychology from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Researcher conducting studies on the psychosocial factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent cancer, with a focus on resilience. Currently pursuing a Specialization in Palliative Care at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), studying disparities resulting from sociodemographic variables in the care provided to children and adolescents in pediatric palliative care.

Haryadny Kamylla Macedo Muniz, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

PhD student and Master in Psychology from the Graduate Program in Psychology at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Post-Graduate in Psychosocial Care for Victims of Violence (UFSCar). Psychologist (UNOESTE). Currently affiliated with the Laboratory for Research on Violence Analysis and Prevention (Laprev) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Member of the Youth, Resilience, and Vulnerability Working Group of the National Association for Research and Graduate Studies in Psychology (ANPEPP).

Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Psychologist (UNOESTE), Bachelor in Physical Education, Master and PhD in Education from the São Paulo State University (UNESP). Conducted a sandwich doctoral internship at the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney (Australia) and a Post-Doctorate in Psychology from the Department of Developmental and Personality Psychology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Affiliated with the Department of Psychology (DPsi) and the Graduate Program in Psychology at the Federal University of São Carlos (PPGPsi UFSCar). Active researcher at the Laboratory for Research on Violence Analysis and Prevention (LAPREV).

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2025-11-13

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Santos, V. L., Muniz, H. K. M., & Pessoa, A. S. G. (2025). Child and Adolescent Cancer and Resilience-Promoting Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review. Revista Subjetividades, 25(Esp), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.5020/23590777.rs.v25iEsp.e14912

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Dossier: Psychosocial Interventions in Contexts of Vulnerability