The Mediating Role of Illness Perception between Emotion Regulation and Post-Traumatic Growth among Breast Cancer Patients in Pakistan
Contributors
- Nadia Farooq Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- Dr. Summiya Ahmad Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship among post-traumatic growth, illness perception and emotion regulation among breast cancer patients. The following scales were administered: the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ), and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). A total 100 breast cancer patients (N=100) by using correlational cross sectional research design were selected through random sampling. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software program. The research aims to examine how illness perception and emotion regulation influence the development of post-traumatic growth after a cancer diagnosis, particularly focusing on psychological adaptation and positive changes during survivorship. The results showed a significant positive correlation between emotion regulation and post-traumatic growth and a negative correlation between illness perception and post traumatic growth. The study highlights the importance of optimistic illness perception and affective emotion regulation strategies in fostering growth and resilience among breast cancer patients.
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Corresponding Author
Nadia Farooq
Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Corresponding Author: [email protected]
