Faculty Publications
Psychological issues in genetic testing. [References]
Psychological issues in genetic testing. [References]
In: Miller SM, Bowen DJ, Croyle RT, Rowland JH, editors. Handbook of cancer control and behavioral science: A resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association; 2009. p. 303-21.
Abstract (from the chapter) This chapter provides an overview of the psychological issues involved in genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. These issues are organized around the evidence base in the following areas: (a) the psychosocial and background factors that predict genetic testing uptake; (b) the impact of genetic risk feedback on psychological responses, preventive and management decisions, and health behaviors; and (c) future directions, focusing on the design and evaluation of psychosocial interventions to facilitate information processing, decision making, and psychological and behavioral responses to genetic testing. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved).