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Religiosity and hope: a path for women coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer
Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon1, Michal Braun, Daliah Galinsky
1Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel. hasoni@mail.biu.ac.il
Background:
Both religiosity and hope are known for their positive role in coping with cancer.
Objective:
This study examines the mediating role of hope between religiosity and coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Method:
Israeli Jewish women with breast cancer (N=233) completed the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, The Systems of Belief Inventory, and The Hope Scale.
Results:
By use of hierarchical regression, hope was found to be a mediator between religiosity and three coping styles.
Conclusion:
Special attention should be given to the role of hope for religious patients because it increases the positive effects of religion in coping with cancer.
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