Ambivalence over emotional expression and physical functioning and limitations: mediating and moderating effects of PTSD symptoms and acculturation among Chinese breast cancer survivors

The psychosocial correlates of physical functioning and limitations are not well-known among Chinese breast cancer survivors. Previous research suggests a link between ambivalence over emotional expression (AEE) and physical functioning. The current study built upon this research by examining post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) as a mechanism. Further, we also examined the moderating effects of mainstream cultural orientation. To this end, we...