Afrontamiento espiritual y satisfacción con la vida en adultos con cáncer

Abstract

The objective of this research was to relate the frequency of use of spiritual coping strategies and the level of satisfaction with life in adults with cancer in the city of Cuenca. The study was developed with a quantitative approach, correlational scope and cross section. The total of the sample that participated in this investigation was of 70 participants belonging to the Oncology area of the José Carrasco Arteaga Specialties Hospital (IESS) in the city of Cuenca, to whom a sociodemographic record, Spiritual Coping Scale (SCS) and the Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS). In relation to the results, the level of the life satisfaction of the oncological participants showed that it was slightly related to the use of spiritual coping strategies, (rs = .237; p = .048). That is why, the greater the use of spiritual coping strategies, the higher level of satisfaction with life. It is necessary to emphasize that the scales applied allowed us to identify the use of spiritual coping frequency and the level of satisfaction with life. As a conclusion of this, it can be said that it is important to promote, maintain and fortify the spiritual dimension in people who go through oncological experiences.