scholarly journals Role of Spirituality in Coping with Breast Cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (SI) ◽  
pp. 11-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Sabado ◽  
Sora Park Tanjasiri ◽  
Sala Mata‘alii ◽  
Marion Hanneman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Spiritual Coping ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

The use of spirituality for guidance and coping affects the quality of life in many cancer survivors and their supporters. Previous research has focused on coping strategies among cancer and terminally ill survivors, primarily among White and African American women. However, the length and extent to which these strategies have been researched in a cultural and communal context, such as Pacific Islanders, is not documented. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore spiritual coping among a crosssectional sample of 20 Samoan women diagnosed with breast cancer and 40 of their supporters (family and/or friends) in Southern California. In-depth interviews were conducted retrospectively with survivors and their supporters by trained bilingual/bicultural interviewers. The interviews were recorded, transcribed (and translated where applicable), and analyzed using the grounded theory approach to identify major themes for each group. Results illustrated that spirituality provided considerable emotional and logistical assistance to both survivors and their supporters, with particularly churches playing a potentially important role in the development of social support programs for both groups. This study supports the use of faith-based communities as forums to increase health education and understanding the further use of spiritual coping for cancer survivors, family, and friends.

The role of retailers during brand scandals: insights from a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunaina Kapoor ◽  
Saikat Banerjee ◽  
Paola Signori
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Attitude ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Brand Perception ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThe role of retailers in influencing consumer attitude during a brand scandal is quite complex, as retailers are in direct contact with both marketers and consumers. The purpose of the exploratory research is to propose a theoretical model to capture the influences retailers exercise on consumers during brand scandals.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach has been adopted in the study. The study employs the grounded theory approach on the data collected by conducting in-depth interviews with 25 retailers.FindingsFour contextual conditions and six behavioral antecedents of the retailer's role in the context of the brand scandal were identified. Then, the study finds that companies tend to follow two broad approaches during a brand scandal to address retailers' queries and apprehensions. On these bases, the study proposes a six-pronged typology to better understand retailers' role in shaping consumers' brand perception.Originality/valueExisting literature has not paid adequate attention to this aspect of retailers' role in influencing consumer choices during brand scandal. To the best of the authors' knowledge, there is no prior research which investigates the role and influence of retailers in shaping consumer attitude during brand scandals. It is important to underline that the current research advocates retailers' significant role during a performance-based brand scandal. Specifically, the authors explored a health-related defective scandal of a well-known food brand. In addition, the study focuses on traditional grocery retailers, which already have special relationships with their consumers. Based on retailer perspectives, the authors' contribution is also updating the discussion of branding theory in case of scandals. The identified variables and constructs may be used for empirical investigation on the role of retailers in shaping consumer attitudes toward the scandalized brand.

Mindfulness and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: The Mediating Role of Self-Kindness and Alexithymia

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Forti ◽  
Craig S. Cashwell ◽  
Robert Henson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Significant Variance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship among mindfulness, self-kindness, alexithymia and quality of life in post-treatment breast cancer survivors and to examine whether self-kindness and alexithymia mediate the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Results suggested that the overall model accounted for significant variance in quality of life and that alexithymia partially mediated the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.

Perspectives of bereaved partners of lung cancer patients on the role of mindfulness in dying and grieving: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 026921632096728
Author(s):  
Melanie PJ Schellekens ◽  
Desiree GM van den Hurk ◽  
Ellen TM Jansen ◽  
Marije L van der Lee ◽  
Judith B Prins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Grieving Process ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been shown to reduce psychological distress in cancer patients but not their partners. Whether MBSR can support patients and partners in coping with the dying and grieving process is less well examined. Aim: We aimed to gain more insight in the role of mindfulness in the dying and grieving process from the perspective of the partner after the patient’s death. Design: As part of a pilot study or subsequent randomized controlled trial, partners had participated together with the patient in MBSR. After the patient’s death partners were invited for qualitative in-depth interviews. Data from the interviews was analyzed using the grounded theory approach. Setting/participants: Interviews were conducted with 11 partners in their homes, on average 11 months after the patient’s death (SD = 7.8). Results: Mindfulness helped couples to allow and regulate difficult thoughts and feelings, which in turn helped them to accept the patient’s impending death. It also facilitated them to enjoy things together and communicate more openly. For a few couples, however, participation was physically too burdensome or emotionally too confrontational. During the partners’ grieving process, mindfulness helped allowing difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking the time to grieve, which helped them to take good care of themselves, giving them faith in the future. Conclusion: The present study showed that MBSR can facilitate lung cancer patients and their partners in accepting the forthcoming death and openly communicating about this, which can support a peaceful death and healthy grieving process.

scholarly journals Factors predicting health-related quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the role of sense of coherence

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin J. Jabłoński ◽  
◽  
Beata Mirucka ◽  
Joanna Streb ◽  
Agnieszka J. Słowik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Part-time in general practice—a remedy to a time-based problem?

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-515
Author(s):  
Erika Strazdins ◽  
Kathryn Dwan ◽  
Melanie Pescud ◽  
Lyndall Strazdins
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Work Hour ◽  
New Policies ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractBackgroundIncreasing numbers of GPs are reducing the hours they work in clinical practice. The reasons for and implications of this are not well-understood.ObjectiveTo investigate how the demands of general practice, especially new time pressures, impact GPs’ professional and personal lives and work hour choices.MethodUsing a grounded theory approach, we conducted 26 in-depth interviews with GPs working in Australia.ResultsTime-bound consultation windows, the complexity of patients presenting to general practice and consequent administrative and emotional burdens placed upon GPs combined to increase time pressures and an intensifying clinical load. Many GPs also strove to sequester time for family and reported burnout and poor health along with abiding concerns for quality of care.ConclusionThis study suggests a need for new policies on how clinical consultations are timed and remunerated in keeping with a changed GP demography, new demands and a more complex patient care profile.

scholarly journals The Role of Husband and Wife in Child Care From Islamic Law Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Minhar Minhar ◽  
Zainal Zainal ◽  
Hilal Malarangan
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Religious Behavior ◽  
The Village ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Islamic Values ◽  
Husband And Wife

This paper discusses the role of husband and wife in child care from Islamic perspective. This study uses qualitative methods and data was gathered through observation, in-depth interviews, and written material. Data analysis was analyzed using grounded theory approach. The results show that parenting activities in the village of Tinggede are not only about rising children, but also about educating, guiding, and protecting children from childhood to adulthood in accordance with Islamic values, norms and culture. The parents expect their children can grow and develop naturally, harmony, and balance based on Islamic teaching. Parenting in Islamic law (hadhanah) is a responsibility of both parents who must get special attention from their parents in particular during childhood period. The authors conclude that parents should accompany their children with Islamic values and norms to inculcate religious behavior of their children.

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