1.Predictors of Resilience in Adolescents with Leukemia.
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2015;45(4):595-603
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.
Adaptation, Psychological
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Adolescent
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Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
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Female
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Hope
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Humans
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Leukemia/drug therapy/*psychology/radiotherapy
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Male
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Psychology, Adolescent
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*Resilience, Psychological
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Self Concept
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Social Support
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Stem Cell Transplantation
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Uncertainty
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Young Adult