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- W1505957767 abstract "The Impact of Prostate Cancer on Survivors’ Sense of Meaning in Life by Carol L. Brady MAC, Colorado Christian University, 2009 BA, Bellevue University, 2002 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Clinical Psychology Walden University January 2015 Abstract Research has shown that meaning in life is a universal human need, regardless of cultural identity or education. This research study investigated how the encounter with prostate cancer impacted men's sense of well-being and what they considered meaningful in life. An interpretative phenomenological research design was used because of its descriptive nature and its focus on the individual’s perspective. The sample included 6 men between the ages of 18 and 65 who had been out of treatment for 1 year. Participants completed essays about their perceptions and experiences over 3 periods of time: before diagnosis, during treatment, and as survivors. The analysis concentrated on exploring participants’ perceptions; identifying themes, commonalities and discrepancies in the data; and drawing comparisons between participants’ definitions for meaning in life with the meaning making model of Park and Folkman. Study results addressed issues including a lack of information about side effects and the depth of the mental and emotional toll taken not only on the patients but also on people around them. Social change implications include the importance of (a) educating men with prostate cancer about the mental and physical health challenges they may face as they undergo treatment; (b)Research has shown that meaning in life is a universal human need, regardless of cultural identity or education. This research study investigated how the encounter with prostate cancer impacted men's sense of well-being and what they considered meaningful in life. An interpretative phenomenological research design was used because of its descriptive nature and its focus on the individual’s perspective. The sample included 6 men between the ages of 18 and 65 who had been out of treatment for 1 year. Participants completed essays about their perceptions and experiences over 3 periods of time: before diagnosis, during treatment, and as survivors. The analysis concentrated on exploring participants’ perceptions; identifying themes, commonalities and discrepancies in the data; and drawing comparisons between participants’ definitions for meaning in life with the meaning making model of Park and Folkman. Study results addressed issues including a lack of information about side effects and the depth of the mental and emotional toll taken not only on the patients but also on people around them. Social change implications include the importance of (a) educating men with prostate cancer about the mental and physical health challenges they may face as they undergo treatment; (b) encouraging them to reach out for support (including professional services) should they encounter psychological difficulties over the course of dealing with their illness; and, (c) providing them with opportunities to speak about the mental, emotional, physical, and relational challenges they have faced and may still be facing in their lives as a consequence of the disease and its associated treatments. The Impact of Prostate Cancer on Survivors’ Sense of Meaning in Life by Carol L. Brady MAC, Colorado Christian University, 2009 BA, Bellevue University, 2002 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Clinical Psychology Walden University January 2015 Dedication This dissertation is dedicated to my mother, Jewel Lessley Brady and my father Walter LaVerne Brady, for teaching me I could do anything I set my mind to and modeling their Christian faith to me. I would also like to express my most sincere gratitude to my husband, Dale Simmons, for being patient and extremely understanding during this process. My friends Dr. Ray Crawford, Glenda Seeley, Jane Eaman, and Lynn Russell for their encouragement and support as well as all my friends at Walden which are too many to name. Last but not least, my thanks to Dr. John Astin, Dr. Donna Heretick, and Dr. Kelly Davis for all their hard work and support throughout this process. Acknowledgments I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to the following people: my chairperson, Dr. John Astin, committee member, Dr. Donna Heretick, university reviewer, Dr. Kelly Davis, and dissertation editor, Dayna Herrington, for helping and supporting me with their expertise through this process. I am extremely grateful to have worked with such a gifted team." @default.
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- W1505957767 date "2014-01-01" @default.
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- W1505957767 title "The Impact of Prostate Cancer on Survivors' Sense of Meaning in Life" @default.
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