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Understanding religious and spiritual influences on adjustment to cancer: individual patterns and differences

Auteurs: Jean L. Kristeller, Virgil Sheets, Tom Johnson, Betsy Frank

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 6/2011

Abstract

Higher levels of religious and spiritual engagement have been shown to be associated with better adjustment in dealing with serious illness. Nevertheless, the pattern of such engagement may vary substantially among individuals. This paper presents exploratory research with the goal of identifying subgroups of individuals with non-terminal cancer who vary along multiple dimensions of religious/spiritual (R/S) involvement and well-being. Cluster analysis utilized both R/S (FACIT-Sp) and quality of life variables (e.g., FACT-G) to identify subgroups within 114 individuals (Median age = 65; 59% female) under care for cancer. Additional R/S and adjustment variables were used to explore further distinctions among these groups. Four clusters were identified: High R/S (45%), with the lowest depression; Low R /High S (25%), also with good adjustment; Negative Religious Copers (14%), with the highest depression; and Low R/S (16%), with the poorest adjustment to cancer. The results support the value of differentiating patterns of religious and spiritual engagement in relation to well-being, with implications for matching psycho-social interventions with individuals.

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Titel: Understanding religious and spiritual influences on adjustment to cancer: individual patterns and differences
Auteurs: Jean L. Kristeller
Virgil Sheets
Tom Johnson
Betsy Frank
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2011
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-011-9335-7

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