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KMID : 1025820180260020253
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Family and Family Therapy
2018 Volume.26 No. 2 p.253 ~ p.277
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Hope and Post-traumatic Growth in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Focusing on Family Function
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Choi Bo-Ra
Chang Seok-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore positive changes and growth in the experience of family caregivers of cancer patients.
Methods: 179 participants were used for this study. Measures included scales of hope, family function and post-traumatic growth.
Results: First, statistically significant differences were found in correlations between post-traumatic growth and caregiving spouses of patients, depending on the clinical stage of the cancer. There were not statistically significant differences among the other factors. Second, positive correlations were found among hope of family caregivers, family function, and post-traumatic growth. Third, in the correlation between the hope of family caregivers and their post-traumatic growth, the mediated effect of family function was detected. Finally, family function was confirmed as part of the correlation between the hope of family caregivers and their post-traumatic growth. This increased the validity of the study model.
Conclusions: This empirical study offers primary data to help develop family therapy, consultation, and counseling programs that can enhance the post-traumatic growth of family caregivers of cancer patients.
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KEYWORD
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post-traumatic growth, family caregivers, cancer patients, hope, family function
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