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Men’s strategies for preserving emotional well-being in advanced prostate cancer: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.
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Psychology & Health . Oct2015, Vol. 30 Issue 10, p1164-1182. 19p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective:This study explores men with advanced prostate cancers’ own practices for promoting and maintaining emotional well-being using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Design:Five men with advanced prostate cancer participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Results:Within rich narratives of lost and regained well-being, two super-ordinate themes emerged – ‘living with an imminent and uncertain death’ and ‘holding on to life.’ Well-being was threatened by reduced sense of the future, isolation and uncertainty. Yet, the men pursued well-being by managing their emotions, striving for the future whilst enjoying life in the present, taking care of their families and renegotiating purpose. Running through participant’s accounts was a preference for taking action and problem-solving. Sense of purpose, social connectedness, and life engagement were revealed as concepts central to improving well-being, indicating areas which practitioners could explore with men to help them re-establish personal goals and life purpose. Conclusions:The findings also add weight to the evidence base for the potential value of psychological interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness in men with prostate cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08870446
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psychology & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108755139
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2015.1040016