Self-Forgiveness, Spirituality, and Psychological Adjustment in Women with Breast Cancer

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作者：
Catherine Romero
Lois C. Friedman
Mamta Kalidas
Richard Elledge
Jenny Chang
Kathleen R. Liscum
机构：
[1] Baylor College of Medicine,Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
[2] Ben Taub General Hospital,undefined
[3] Baylor College of Medicine,undefined
[4] The Methodist Hospital Breast Care Center,undefined
[5] Department of Medicine,undefined
[6] Baylor College of Medicine,undefined
[7] Department of Surgery,undefined
[8] Baylor College of Medicine,undefined
[9] Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,undefined
来源：
Journal of Behavioral Medicine | 2006年 / 29卷
关键词：
breast cancer; forgiveness; spirituality; mood disturbance; quality of life;
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We evaluated whether a self-forgiving attitude and spirituality were related to psychological adjustment among 81 women being treated for breast cancer at a medical oncology clinic in a county general hospital. Both a self-forgiving attitude and spirituality were unique predictors of less mood disturbance and better quality of life (p's < 0.001). These results are consistent with previous research that has demonstrated a positive relationship between spirituality and well-being. The findings also suggest that self-forgiveness should be explored experimentally to determine whether it can protect against the psychological effects of breast cancer-related stress. Interventions targeting these characteristics could improve the quality of life and alleviate stress, especially in women with breast cancer in public sector settings.
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