The Influence of Spiritual Well-Being, Self-Esteem, and Perceived Social Support on Post-Traumatic Growth among Breast Cancer Survivors.
10.5388/aon.2018.18.4.232
- Author:
Eun Young SEO
1
;
Suhye KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, SAEGYARO Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Spirituality;
Self Esteem;
Social Support;
Post-traumatic Stress Disorders;
Breast Neoplasms
- MeSH:
Breast Neoplasms*;
Breast*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Holistic Nursing;
Humans;
Korea;
Nursing;
Outpatients;
Self Concept;
Spirituality;
Spouses;
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic;
Survivors*
- From:Asian Oncology Nursing
2018;18(4):232-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of spiritual well-being, self-esteem, and perceived social support on post-traumatic growth in breast cancer survivors in Korea. METHODS: Data were collected from March 2 to October 31, 2016 using self-reporting questionnaires from 126 breast cancer survivors who had visited out-patient clinics for follow-up in B city. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: Post-traumatic growth was significantly correlated with spiritual well-being (r=.52, p < .001), self-esteem (r=.54, p < .001), and perceived social support (r=.47, p < .001). In a stepwise multiple regression, spiritual well-being (β=.26, p < .001), self-esteem (β=.23, p < .001), perceived social support (β=.21, p < .001), and presence of spouse (β=.20, p < .001) were associated with posttraumatic growth. These factors attributed to 37.0% of the total variance in post-traumatic growth in breast cancer survivors. CONCLUSION: Considering the results of this study, it is necessary to develop and implement effective nursing strategies that can improve spiritual well-being, and to develop a holistic nursing intervention that takes into account self-esteem, perceived social support, and spousal help, when applicable, in order to promote post-traumatic growth in breast cancer survivors in Korea.
