Title |
Meaning-Making Coping Among Cancer Patients in Sweden and South Korea: A Comparative Perspective
|
---|---|
Published in |
Journal of Religion and Health, March 2017
|
DOI | 10.1007/s10943-017-0383-3 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Fereshteh Ahmadi, Jisung Park, Kyung Mee Kim, Nader Ahmadi |
Abstract |
The present study compared meaning-making coping among cancer patients in Sweden and South Korea, with a focus on the sociocultural context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 51 Swedes and 33 Koreans. The results showed significant differences between the two countries as well as similarities in existential, spiritual, and religious coping. For example, Swedes primarily used meaning-making coping as a means of meditation or relaxation, whereas Koreans relied on coping with prayer and using healthy foods as a means to survive. The present study confirms the significance of investigating cultural context when we explore the use of meaning-making coping among people who have experienced cancer. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Italy | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Scientists | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 48 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Ph. D. Student | 8 | 17% |
Student > Bachelor | 5 | 10% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 8% |
Student > Master | 4 | 8% |
Researcher | 3 | 6% |
Other | 5 | 10% |
Unknown | 19 | 40% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Psychology | 13 | 27% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 17% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 2 | 4% |
Engineering | 2 | 4% |
Social Sciences | 2 | 4% |
Other | 3 | 6% |
Unknown | 18 | 38% |