ERIC Number: EJ836929
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Publication Date: 2009-Apr
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Religious Practice and Spirituality in the Psychological Adjustment of Survivors of Breast Cancer
Purnell, Jason Q.; Andersen, Barbara L.
Counseling and Values, v53 n3 p165 Apr 2009
Religion and spirituality are resources regularly used by patients with cancer coping with diagnosis and treatment, yet there is little research that examines these factors separately. This study investigated the relationships between religious practice and spirituality and quality of life (QoL) and stress in survivors of breast cancer. The sample included 130 women assessed 2 years following diagnosis. Using hierarchical multiple regression analysis, the authors found that spiritual well-being was significantly associated with QoL and traumatic stress, whereas religious practice was not significantly associated with these variables. The results suggest that it may be helpful for clinicians to address spirituality, in particular with survivors of breast cancer. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Cancer, Patients, Multiple Regression Analysis, Religious Factors, Religion, Coping, Stress Management, Females, Well Being, Correlation, Social Desirability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Marlowe Crowne Social Desirability Scale
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