Exploring Existential Coping Resources: The Perspective of Koreans with Cancer

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...

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Authors: Ahmadi, Fereshteh (Author) ; Kim, Kyung-mee (Author)
Outros Autores: Park, Jisung (Other) ; Ahmadi, Nader (Other)
Tipo de documento: Recurso Electrónico Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
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Publicado em: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2016]
Em: Journal of religion and health
Ano: 2016, Volume: 55, Número: 6, Páginas: 2053-2068
Outras palavras-chave:B Koreans with cancer
B Coping resources
B Meaning-making coping
B Existential coping
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Resumo: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.
ISSN:1573-6571
Obras secundárias:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0219-6