BACKGROUND: Both religiosity and hope are known for their positive role in coping with cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the mediating role of hope between religiosity and coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer. METHOD: Israeli Jewish women with breast cancer (N=233) completed the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, The Systems of Belief Inventory, and The Hope Scale. RESULTS: By use of hierarchical regression, hope was found to be a mediator between religiosity and three coping styles. CONCLUSION: Special attention should be given to the role of hope for religious patients because it increases the positive effects of religion in coping with cancer.
BACKGROUND: Both religiosity and hope are known for their positive role in coping with cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the mediating role of hope between religiosity and coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer. METHOD: Israeli Jewish women with breast cancer (N=233) completed the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, The Systems of Belief Inventory, and The Hope Scale. RESULTS: By use of hierarchical regression, hope was found to be a mediator between religiosity and three coping styles. CONCLUSION: Special attention should be given to the role of hope for religious patients because it increases the positive effects of religion in coping with cancer.
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