Abstract
Background: In this study, we consider spirituality in terms of interpersonal, transpersonal, and intrapsychic processes. The goal of this study is to establish whether a spiritual perspective is correlated with more effective coping skills and intrapsychic processes. Methodology: Patients: Lung (n = 88, n. (age 62.8±10.1)) and large bowel cancer (n = 56; age (age 60.1±11.4)) (all stages). Tests: SASB Questionnaire by L.S. Benjamin-intrapsychic processes; Scale of Coping Styles by A. Jalowiech; Brief Measure of Spirituality (BMMS); Spiritual Well Being Index by T. Daaleman and B. Bruce. Results: There is a significant correlation among inner spirituality (IS) (Cronbach's α = 0.692), spiritual coping (SC) (Cronbach's α = 0.935) (described total variability-BMMS) and Spiritual Well Being (SWB) (Cronbach's α = 0.759). (Significant correlation among the three scales, Cronbach's α = 0.676.) The patients with high spirituality are more prone to develop their potentialities and capacities. They (with IS and SC) have more effective coping mechanisms with stressful situations (SASB Cl 3: Self-supporting and appreciate and IS = p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5-11 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Psycho-Oncology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- cancer
- coping styles
- intrapsychic processes
- oncology
- spiritual coping
- spiritual well being
- spirituality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology