Exploring Existential Coping Resources: The Perspective of Koreans with Cancer

被引:18
作者
Ahmadi, Fereshteh [1 ]
Park, Jisung [2 ]
Kim, Kyung Mee [3 ]
Ahmadi, Nader [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Gavle, Fac Hlth & Occupat Studies, Dept Social Work & Psychol, Gavle, Sweden
[2] Samsung Life Insurance, Retirement Res Ctr, 7th Flr,55 Sejong Daero, Seoul 100716, South Korea
[3] Soongsil Univ, Dept Social Welf, Seoul, South Korea
关键词
Coping resources; Meaning-making coping; Koreans with cancer; Existential coping; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; STRESS REDUCTION; RELIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT; SPIRITUALITY; HEALTH; BREAST; CARE;
D O I
10.1007/s10943-016-0219-6
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
The present study aimed to explore the use of meaning-making coping (existential, spiritual, and religious coping) among cancer patients in Korea and to investigate the impact of culture on their choice of coping methods. Thirty-three participants with various kinds of cancer were interviewed. Four different kinds of coping resources emerged from analyses of the interview transcripts: (1) belief in the healing power of nature; (2) mind-body connection; (3) relying on transcendent power; and (4) finding oneself in relationships with others. The findings of this study suggest the importance of investigating cultural context when exploring the use of the meaning-making coping strategies in different countries.
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页码:2053 / 2068
页数:16
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