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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.8.365

Evolutionary Concept Analysis of Korean Cancer Survivors' Happiness  

Cho, HyeKyung (Department of Nursing, Chodang University)
Song, MiSoon (Gongju Girls High School)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.8, 2018 , pp. 365-377 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to analyze the concept of happiness that would be experienced in life of Korean cancer survivors. The concepts of happiness were analyzed using the Rogers' evolutionary concept analysis method for 11 papers satisfying the selection criteria, among domestic journals published from January 2000 to September 2017. The result of this study was that attributes of happiness were subjective experience, positive mind, meaning of life and formation of relationship. Antecedents were to accept-risk-of-life, cope-with-the-reality, implement-self-reflection and environmental-support. As a result of the concept, cancer survivors' inner strength increased, they became feeling love and pursuing new lives, and felt happiness through self-realization. This study is valuable to suggest a basic framework for the stepwise assessment that can improve the happiness of Korean cancer survivors and cancer survivors should be managed through multidisciplinary convergence programs.
Keywords
Happiness; Well being; Cancer survivors; Cancer patient; Evolutionary concept analysis;
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