Abstract

No studies have been found on the psychological effects of applying sense of coherence, hope, and spiritual perspective by African American (AA) breast cancer survivors. These variables have each been positively associated with psychological well-being. Although AA women are exposed to major life stressors such as breast cancer, many continue to have high levels of psychological well-being. The reasons for this are unknown.

This descriptive study tested which variables in the Gibson Model of Inner Resources© were significant predictors of levels of psychological well-being in AA breast cancer survivors. One hundred and sixty-two AA breast cancer survivors completed the Abbreviated Herth Hope Index, Spiritual Perspective Scale, Sense of Coherence Scale (13-item), Quality of Life/Breast Cancer (Psychological Well-Being Subscale), and a Demographic Questionnaire. Statistical analyses included correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9969493; ProQuest document ID: 304618021. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Lynette M. Richardson Gibson, PhD, MS, RN, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Sigma Membership

Alpha Xi, Gamma Mu, Gamma Omicron, Mu Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

African American Women, Sprituality, Mental Health, Breast Cancer Survivors

Advisor

Constance S. Hendricks

Second Advisor

JoAnne Herman

Third Advisor

Sally Weinrich

Fourth Advisor

Barbara Logan

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of South Carolina

Degree Year

2000

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-09-30

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