The Meaning of Life and Religious Coping in the Fight Against Cancer: A Study with Oncology Patients in Brazil in Light of Viktor Frankl’s Theory

This study aimed to describe the perception of the meaning of life and coping strategies of 19 patients with cancer at a public hospital in Brazil. This is descriptive and qualitative research that used Amedeo Giorgi’s phenomenological model, and the interpretation was performed in light of Viktor F...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health 2024-04, Vol.63 (2), p.1373-1389
Main Authors: de Medeiros, Angelica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale, Pereira, Eliane Ramos, Silva, Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Brazil
Cancer
Clinical Psychology
Coping
Coping Skills
Humans
Logos
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mental disorders
Mental health
Neoplasms - psychology
Oncology
Original Paper
Philosophy
Psychotherapy
Public Health
Qualitative research
Quality of Life
Religion
Religious beliefs
Religious Studies
Spirituality
Well being
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Summary:This study aimed to describe the perception of the meaning of life and coping strategies of 19 patients with cancer at a public hospital in Brazil. This is descriptive and qualitative research that used Amedeo Giorgi’s phenomenological model, and the interpretation was performed in light of Viktor Frankl’s theory. Two themes have emerged: (1) the perception of the meaning of life in the experience with cancer and (2) religious coping to fight the disease. This study showed that revealing the meaning of life in the cancer experience contributes to better treatment compliance, a more favorable view of the future and better quality of life. On the other hand, religious coping is the strategy most used by patients who believe in God, showing a greater state of psychological and spiritual well-being.
ISSN:0022-4197
1573-6571
DOI:10.1007/s10943-023-01856-x