Abstract
PurposeThis study aims to determine the relationship between psychological resilience, coping strategies and the fear of cancer recurrence in women who have undergone surgical procedures due to breast cancer. MethodsThe study was conducted using a descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational research design. The sample of the study consisted of 252 women. Data were collected with The Patient Information Form, The Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults, The Ways of Coping Questionnaire and The Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory. ResultsThe mean scores of Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults, Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory, and the optimistic and self-confident subscales of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire among participants were found to be above average. The mean scores of the seeking social support and submissive subscales were at a moderate level, while the mean scores of the hopelessness approach subscale were below the moderate level. A moderate positive significant relationship was found between the total mean score of the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults and the mean scores of the optimistic approach, self-confident approach, submissive approach, and seeking social support subscales of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire. ConclusionA direct relationship was found between psychological resilience and coping strategies. However, this relationship could not be found with fear of cancer recurrence. It was concluded that the level of psychological resilience and coping strategies among breast cancer survivors can be positively influenced through the implementation of professional interventions aimed at fostering growth, addressing the initial cancer diagnosis, and promoting healthy adaptation.
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