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Exploring Existential Coping Resources: The Perspective of Koreans with Cancer
Fereshteh Ahmadi1, Jisung Park2, Kyung Mee Kim3
1Department of Social Work and Psychology, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
Journal of Religion and Health
|March 18, 2016
Summary
Cancer patients in Korea utilize meaning-making coping strategies, including spiritual and religious coping, influenced by cultural context. Four key coping resources were identified, highlighting the importance of cultural factors in cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Oncology
- Sociology
Background:
- Meaning-making coping, encompassing existential, spiritual, and religious coping, is crucial for cancer patients.
- Cultural context significantly influences psychological and coping mechanisms in diverse patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore meaning-making coping strategies used by cancer patients in Korea.
- To investigate the impact of Korean culture on the selection of coping methods.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 33 cancer patients in Korea.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify coping resources.
Main Results:
- Four primary coping resources were identified: belief in nature's healing, mind-body connection, reliance on transcendent power, and finding meaning in relationships.
- Cultural factors appear to shape the utilization of these meaning-making coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the cultural context is essential when examining meaning-making coping strategies in different countries.
- Interventions should consider culturally specific resources for cancer patients.
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