Cognitive coping strategies of South African women in breast cancer care

被引：3
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作者：
Roomaney, Rizwana [1 ]
Gallagher-Squires, Charlotte [1 ]
Kagee, Ashraf [1 ]
机构：
[1] Stellenbosch Univ, Dept Psychol, ZA-7602 Stellenbosch, South Africa
来源：
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY | 2021年 / 51卷 / 04期
关键词：
Cancer; cognitive strategies; coping; PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT;
D O I：
10.1177/0081246320961761
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
In this qualitative study, we explored the cognitive strategies used by South African women with breast cancer to cope with their cancer experience. The themes that emerged were reappraisal, acceptance, relinquishing control, and benefit finding. Reappraisal involved downward comparison, normalising experiences, and positive self-talk. Acceptance included accepting unpleasantness, preparing for future challenges, acceptance for healing, and spirituality. Relinquishing control included giving up, trust in God, and trust in doctors. Benefit finding included spiritual growth, personal growth, altruism, and appreciation of life. To our knowledge, these were the first data to document South African women's experiences of coping with breast cancer.
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页码：485 / 495
页数：11
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