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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2015.21.1.74

Predictors of Meaning in Life in Adolescents with Leukemia  

Hong, Sung-Sil (Graduate School, The Catholic University of Korea)
Park, Ho-Ran (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.21, no.1, 2015 , pp. 74-81 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of spiritual well-being and meaning in life for adolescents with leukemia. Methods: Participants were 102 adolescents (11-21 years) recruited at C university hospital from June to August in 2014. The eligible participants were diagnosed with leukemia and are on follow-up care at the outpatient clinic. Participants were assessed for spiritual well-being, meaning in life, self-esteem, and social support. Results: Levels of spiritual well-being and meaning in life for these adolescents with leukemia were 3.69 out of 6 and 3.10 out of 4, respectively. Self-esteem and social support from family were factors affecting spiritual well-being. Self-esteem, existential well-being and social support from family and friends were predictive for meaning in life and accounted for 68% of total variance. Conclusion: The results show that there are several factors affecting spiritual well-being and meaning in life in adolescents with leukemia. Therefore, nursing intervention programs for adolescents with leukemia should include strengthening self-esteem and social support as well as considering the spiritual aspect of life in order to find meaning in life beyond leukemia.
Keywords
Adolescent; Leukemia; Spiritual well-being; Meaning in life;
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