Self-forgiveness, spirituality, and psychological adjustment in women with breast cancer

Catherine Romero; Mamta Kalidas; Richard Elledge; Jenny Chang; Kathleen R. Liscum; Lois C. Friedman

doi:10.1007/s10865-005-9038-z

Self-forgiveness, spirituality, and psychological adjustment in women with breast cancer

Catherine Romero, Mamta Kalidas, Richard Elledge, Jenny Chang, Kathleen R. Liscum, Lois C. Friedman

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Abstract

We evaluated whether a self-forgiving attitude and spirituality were related to psychological adjustment among 81 women being treated for breast cancer at a medical oncology clinic in a county general hospital. Both a self-forgiving attitude and spirituality were unique predictors of less mood disturbance and better quality of life (p's < 0.001). These results are consistent with previous research that has demonstrated a positive relationship between spirituality and well-being. The findings also suggest that self-forgiveness should be explored experimentally to determine whether it can protect against the psychological effects of breast cancer-related stress. Interventions targeting these characteristics could improve the quality of life and alleviate stress, especially in women with breast cancer in public sector settings.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	29-36
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Volume	29
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-005-9038-z
State	Published - Feb 1 2006

Keywords

Breast cancer
Forgiveness
Mood disturbance
Quality of life
Spirituality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychology(all)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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