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Religiosity and Spirituality in Military Veteran Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Perspective

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Religiosity/spirituality (R/S) is often involved in coping with cancer. Qualitative research effectively captures the individuality of R/S constructs. Fourteen military veteran cancer survivors participated in focus groups. R/S questions included "How have your religious/spiritual beliefs affected how you cope with your cancer" and "How have your religious/spiritual beliefs changed as a result of your experience with cancer?" Five primary themes emerged: impact of cancer on R/S, meaning-making, prayer, religious/spiritual role of others, and facing death. Consistency and individuality characterized the role of R/S in cancer survivorship across themes. Implications for future research are discussed.

Source: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2011.615380

Authors: Kelly M. Trevino, Elizabeth Archambault, Jennifer L. Schuster, Michelle M. Hilgeman, Jennifer Moye

Institutions: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard University, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs