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Religion, Culture and Meaning-Making Coping: A Study Among Cancer Patients in Turkey

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The present paper looks at the influence of culture on Turkish cancer patients' use of meaning-making coping, paying particular attention to religious, spiritual, and existential coping methods. Data were collected using an interview study (n = 25, 18 women, age range 20-71). Individuals were recruited at an oncology center and a psychiatry clinic in Istanbul. The main focus of the study has been on existential meaning-making coping, which is characterized by finding power inside oneself, altruism, family love, a search for meaning by contemplating philosophical issues, and having a positive life perspective (shukran-thankfulness). In contrast to findings from similar studies conducted in other countries (studies included in the same project), in Turkey religious belief directly determines the coping methods used, including the non-religious methods.

Source: Journal of Religion and Health

DOI: 10.1007/s10943-018-0646-7

Authors: Fereshteh Ahmadi, Pelin Erbil, Nader Ahmadi, Önver A. Cetrez

Institutions: University of Gävle, Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290