Purpose: Our purpose was to examine associations between the pillars of psychological exibility (Valued Action, Behavioural Awareness, Openness to Experience) and aspects of quality of working life after a cancer. We examined how the pillars of psychological exibility mediated relationships between quality of working life and anxiety, depression, and overall life satisfaction. Examining psychological exibility allows interventions to be targeted for cancer survivors and account for unique, individual needs.Methods In this cross-sectional study, 230 cancer survivors who were currently employed completed a questionnaire package that included demographic information and measures of Physical Health Problems, Satisfaction with Life, Quality of Working Life in Cancer Survivors, Psychological Flexibility, Anxiety, and Depression.
ResultsThe mediational analyses illustrated how speci c pillars of psychological exibility mediated the relationships between quality of working life and anxiety, depression, and overall satisfaction with life.Overall, psychological exibility mediated the relationships between physical health and health-related work problems, quality of working life, and satisfaction with life. Further, the Valued Action pillar of psychological exibility fully mediated the relationship between Quality of Working Life and reported symptoms of depression and anxiety.Conclusions:Higher psychological exibility was related to higher satisfaction with working life. Physical and psychological challenges during employment may be improved through interventions that improve psychological exibility. Actively engagement with activities aligned with personal values is related to more positive outcomes.