The combined contribution of social support and coping strategies in predicting post-traumatic growth: a longitudinal study on cancer patients

Background: Cancer pain affects coping strategies in patients. Besides, social protection is a tool that helps to alter the patient’s encounter with cancer. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support, coping, and disease strategies. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, and conducted using a self-made social support questionnaire and the Billings and Mouse coping strategies questionnaire. The study population consisted of all the cancer patients in Kerman City, from September 2016 to March 2017; it was estimated to include 1400 people. Based on the Cochran formula, the study sample size was calculated as 300 cancer patients, which were collected using a systematic sampling method. Also, data analysis was carried out using the Pearson tests and regression in SPSS V. 21. Results: The results showed a statistically significant association of social support and coping with the disease strategies (P<0.01). Moreover, problem-focused coping has the most positive and direct relationship with social support. Regression analysis also showed that emotional aspects (kindness and shared positive actions), service-practical support, and financial support can predict the coping strategies with disease. Conclusion: According to the results, it is recommended to formulate a comprehensive care program and increase social support to enhance the problem-focused coping strategies among cancer patients.

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Using Methods from Personality Psychology to Study Post-Traumatic Growth

Redesigning Research on Post-Traumatic Growth ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780197507407.003.0005 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 73-88

Author(s):

Eranda Jayawickreme ◽

Sara Etz Mendonça

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Individual Difference ◽

Qualitative Assessment ◽

Personality Psychology ◽

Post Traumatic Growth ◽

Post Traumatic ◽

Different Populations ◽

Cumulative Adversity ◽

Profile Approach

This chapter discusses methodological approaches for examining the causality, accuracy, stability, and mechanisms of short-term adversity-driven change in samples drawn from different populations, each highly likely to be exposed to different forms of challenge and failure. This methodological work builds on Frazier et al.’s (2009) groundbreaking longitudinal study. The authors discuss the advantages of using longitudinal multimethod measurement burst designs and a profile approach utilizing a round-robin design, as well as a qualitative assessment. Each methodology promises to address novel questions concerning the perception, meta-perception, and development of character following challenge and failure. The chapter also examines individual difference factors, such as social support and cumulative life adversity, which may moderate this relationship. Given that participants from different populations likely differ in the amount of cumulative adversity they have experienced, the authors also examine the possibilities and limitations of lifetime adversity in acting as a catalyst for subsequent growth.

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Post-Traumatic Growth and Coping-Strategies of Parents of Children with Disabilities

Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy ◽

10.17759/cpp.2019270202 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 8-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

A.I. Sergienko ◽

A.B. Kholmogorova

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Psychological Help ◽

Ways Of Coping Questionnaire ◽

Post Traumatic Growth ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Post Traumatic ◽

Psychological Assistance ◽

And Coping

We present the results of an empirical study of the effect of coping strategies on post-traumatic growth (PTG) of parents who raise children with disabilities. We emphasize the need for psychological help for parents that emerges as a predictor of the most successful development of the child and improves the quality of life of the parent. In the course of the study, 113 parents of children with disabilities completed the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire. The results showed that coping strategies can either enhance or interfere with PTG. Positive reassessment, acceptance of responsibility, confrontational coping and search for social support have a positive effect on PTG, and planning has a negative effect. We drew up recommendations for the psychological assistance to parents of children with disabilities, based on the data and the concept of post-traumatic growth.

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Post-Traumatic Growth among Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer and Its Association with Social Support and Hope

Yafteh Lorestan University of Medical Sciences ◽

10.32592/yafteh.2021.23.2.5 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 46-58

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽

Care Providers ◽

Post Traumatic Growth ◽

Post Traumatic ◽

The Mean

Background: Diagnosis of cancer is a traumatic experience. But cancer patients may have some positive experiences that are called post traumatic growth (PTG). The aim of this study was to determine the rate of post-traumatic growth in cancer patients and its relationship with social support and hope. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive correlational study was conducted during May-August 2018 in Shiraz, Iran. Population included of 112 all adult patients with gastrointestinal cancer who referred to medical centers affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Data collection instruments included a demographic information form, post-traumatic growth inventory, social support appraisals scale, and Miller hope scale. The data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 23.0). P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Analytical data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient, sample t test, one-way analysis of variance independent and multiple regression analysis. In the case of non-normal distribution, the equivalent nonparametric analysis was used. Results: The mean score (SD (for PTG was 81.37)15.64(which is considered as high level. The mean score (SD) for hope, and SS was 195.20 (24.92), and 97.39 (11.37), respectively. A significant positive correlation was found between PTG and both hope (r=0.687, P˂0.05) and SS (r=0.636, P˂0.05). The results of the multiple regression analysis showed a significant relationship between PTG, SS, and hope (P˂0.05). According to multiple regression analysis hope had a higher effect on PTG (ẞ=0.613) compared to SS (ẞ=0.192). Conclusion: The results showed a good level of PTG among the cancer patients. Regarding the association between PTG with the perceived SS and hope, health care providers can help their patient by hope instillation and providing social support.

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