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Volume 18, Issue 3 (Iranian Journal of Breast Diseases 2025)
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Jamshidi N, Sobhi A. Predicting the life expectancy of women with breast cancer based on ego strength and mindfulness. ijbd 2025; 18 (3) :125-0
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1- Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran ,psychsobhi@gmail.com
2- Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran ,
Abstract: (247 Views)
Introduction: Breast cancer often causes psychological distress. Accordingly, this study aimed to test whether ego strength and mindfulness predict hope.
Methods: Women with breast cancer in Zanjan, Iran (n=101) completed Snyder’s Hope, Markstrom’s Ego Strength, and Langer Mindfulness scales. Ethics approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran (IR.IAU.Z.REC.1401.027).
Results: Ego strength and mindfulness together explained 47% of the variance in hope (adjusted R² = 0.47).
Conclusion: Ego strength and mindfulness are positively linked to hope. Therefore, integrating counseling and mindfulness may enhance hope and quality of life.
Methods: Women with breast cancer in Zanjan, Iran (n=101) completed Snyder’s Hope, Markstrom’s Ego Strength, and Langer Mindfulness scales. Ethics approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran (IR.IAU.Z.REC.1401.027).
Results: Ego strength and mindfulness together explained 47% of the variance in hope (adjusted R² = 0.47).
Conclusion: Ego strength and mindfulness are positively linked to hope. Therefore, integrating counseling and mindfulness may enhance hope and quality of life.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Nutrition, psychology, sport
Received: 2024/11/4 | Accepted: 2025/06/22 | Published: 2025/10/2
Received: 2024/11/4 | Accepted: 2025/06/22 | Published: 2025/10/2
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