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01.02.2006 | Original Article

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

verfasst von: Catherine Romero, Lois C. Friedman, Mamta Kalidas, Richard Elledge, Jenny Chang, Kathleen R. Liscum

Erschienen in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 1/2006

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Abstract

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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Titel: Self-Forgiveness, Spirituality, and Psychological Adjustment in Women with Breast Cancer
verfasst von: Catherine Romero
Lois C. Friedman
Mamta Kalidas
Richard Elledge
Jenny Chang
Kathleen R. Liscum
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2006
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-005-9038-z

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