Predicting post-traumatic growth based on resiliency, locus of control, and social health in cancer patients

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 M.Sc. in general psychology, Department of Counseling and Psychology, Quhan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.

2 Associate professor, Department of Counseling and Psychology, Quhan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.

3 Assistant professor, Department of Nursing, Quhan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: In this study, the role of resilience, locus of control, and social health in predicting post-traumatic growth in cancer patients was investigated.
 
Materials and Methods: In this correlation-regression study in Mashhad-Iran, 212 patients (143 women and 69 men) with diagnosed cancer were selected using the convenient sampling method. Post-traumatic growth, resilience, locus of control, and social health questionnaires were used online. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression methods in SPSS version 26 software.
 
Results: The results showed that there is a significant relationship between resilience, locus of control, and social health with post-traumatic growth (P< 0.05). Also the results showed that resilience and social health are predictors of post-traumatic growth (P< 0.05). However, the locus of control cannot predict post-traumatic growth in cancer patients (P> 0.05).
 
Conclusion: Based on the findings, if resilience and social health are more, it can predict post-traumatic growth in cancer patients.

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Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Volume 25, Issue 4
July and August 2023
Pages 231-236

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