Predictors of Resilience in Adolescents with Leukemia.
10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.595
- Author:
Sung Sil HONG
1
;
Ho Ran PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Korea.
- Publication Type:English Abstract ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Leukemia;
Adolescent;
Resilience
- MeSH:
Adaptation, Psychological;
Adolescent;
Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use;
Female;
Hope;
Humans;
Leukemia/drug therapy/*psychology/radiotherapy;
Male;
Psychology, Adolescent;
*Resilience, Psychological;
Self Concept;
Social Support;
Stem Cell Transplantation;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Uncertainty;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2015;45(4):595-603
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors relating to resilience for adolescents with leukemia and examine the relationship between these factors. METHODS: From June to September in 2014, 199 adolescents aged 11 to 21 participated in the study as they visited the out-patient clinic at C university hospital for follow-up care. To verify the predictors and the effects of resilience, uncertainty, symptom distress, perceived social support, spiritual perspective, defensive coping, courageous coping, hope, and self-transcendence were measured. Collected data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis with the SAS statistics program. RESULTS: The final regression model showed that courageous coping, hope, and self-transcendence were significant predictors related to resilience in adolescents with leukemia and explained for 63% of the variance in resilience. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that adolescent-oriented intervention programs enhancing courageous coping, hope, and self-transcendence should be provide for adolescents with leukemia in order to overcome illness-related stress and support physical, psychological and social adjustment.
