The Role of Spirituality in the Lives of Mothers of Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer impacts an entire family system. The mothers of breast cancer patients are likely impacted in a variety of ways by their daughters' diagnoses. To date, few researchers have investigated the experiences and perspectives of this population. In the present study, the authors explored...

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Subtitles:Families and Religion/Spirituality as They Cope With Stressors
Authors: Manning, Lydia K. (Author) ; Radina, M. Elise (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2015]
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2015, Volume: 27, Issue: 2/3, Pages: 125-144
Further subjects:B Religion / spirituality
B Relationships
B Breast Cancer
B health and well-being
B parent-child
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Summary:Breast cancer impacts an entire family system. The mothers of breast cancer patients are likely impacted in a variety of ways by their daughters' diagnoses. To date, few researchers have investigated the experiences and perspectives of this population. In the present study, the authors explored how mothers of breast cancer survivors managed adversities associated with this disease and illness. Using secondary data and narrative analysis, the investigators analyzed data gathered from 30 mothers. Findings indicate that participants relied on their spirituality for the management of stress and hardship related to having a loved one with breast cancer.
ISSN:1552-8049
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2014.952055