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.

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Psychology and Health
Published
2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2026.2643680
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Cancer survivorship and care
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Perceptions of the meaning of life among patients with cancer under hospital treatment: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Jing Geng, Hong Zhou, Chen Li
Psychology and Health
Cancer survivorship and care
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Perceptions of the meaning of life among patients with cancer under hospital treatment: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Jing Geng, Hong Zhou, Chen Li
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Abstract

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.

Psychology and Health
Yangtze University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Cancer survivorship and care
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