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Self-blame, Self-forgiveness, and Spirituality in Breast Cancer Survivors in a Public Sector Setting

verfasst von: Lois C. Friedman, Catherine R. Barber, Jenny Chang, Yee Lu Tham, Mamta Kalidas, Mothaffar F. Rimawi, Mario F. Dulay, Richard Elledge

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Education | Ausgabe 3/2010

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Abstract

Cognitive appraisal affects adjustment to breast cancer. A self-forgiving attitude and spirituality may benefit breast cancer survivors who blame themselves for their cancer. One hundred and eight women with early breast cancers completed questionnaires assessing self-blame, self-forgiveness, spirituality, mood and quality of life (QoL) in an outpatient breast clinic. Women who blamed themselves reported more mood disturbance (p < 0.01) and poorer QoL (p < 0.01). Women who were more self-forgiving and more spiritual reported less mood disturbance and better QoL (p’s < 0.01). Interventions that reduce self-blame and facilitate self-forgiveness and spirituality could promote better adjustment to breast cancer.

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Titel: Self-blame, Self-forgiveness, and Spirituality in Breast Cancer Survivors in a Public Sector Setting
verfasst von: Lois C. Friedman
Catherine R. Barber
Jenny Chang
Yee Lu Tham
Mamta Kalidas
Mothaffar F. Rimawi
Mario F. Dulay
Richard Elledge
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2010
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Education / Ausgabe 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Elektronische ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-010-0048-3

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