Relationship Between Prolonged Grief, Post-Cancer Growth and Self-Compassion in Patients with Lung Cancer

Authors : Esra Savaş, Gülşen Filazoğlu Çokluk, Senar Günenç

Pages : 331-338

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.24.4.04

View : 33 | Download : 42

Publication Date : 2024-12-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study investigated the relationship between self-compassion, prolonged grief, and post-cancer growth in lung cancer patients. Using a quantitative and cross-sectional research model, 100 lung cancer patients from the Medical Oncology Clinic of Yedikule Hospital were evaluated. Data were collected using socio-demographic forms, the Prolonged Grief Scale, the Cancer Empowerment Scale, and the Self-Compassion Scale. The results showed that there were significant negative correlations between prolonged grief and cancer empowerment and self-compassion. In contrast, self-compassion showed significant positive correlations with cancer empowerment and its sub-dimensions of personal power and social support. These findings suggest that high self-compassion is associated with reduced prolonged grief and increased empowerment and highlight its importance in the psychological well-being and adjustment of lung cancer patients. This study highlights the need for psychological interventions that promote self-compassion to improve quality of life and treatment adherence in this patient population.
Keywords : uzamış yas, kanser sonrası büyüme, öz-şefkat, akciğer kanseri, psiko-onkoloji.