Perceptions of the meaning of life among patients with cancer under hospital treatment: a qualitative evidence synthesis
It reveals that meaning-making in cancer patients constitutes a dynamic interaction between their global beliefs and situational beliefs. This interaction plays a crucial role in shaping coping and growth. The findings underscore urgent need for clinical interventions to support this meaning-making process through personalised and culturally adapted approaches.
Authors
- Jing Geng
- Hong Zhou
- Chen Li
Institutions
- Yangtze University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology and Health
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2026.2643680
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00