Abstract:
The existing phenomenological study explored the existential issues of Pakistani breast cancer women. Moderately interviews were conducted to obtain information, which were digitally recorded andtranscribed. Purposive sampling technique was employed to obtain a sample. Ten breast cancerdiagnosed women were included in this research. The qualitative information was investigated usingInterpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Personal Cluster and Social Cluster evolved from thestatements of existential issues by breast cancer women. The clusters were further sorted into thefollowing categories: Existential Anxiety, Death Anxiety, Meaninglessness, Hopelessness, Loneliness,Body Image Discomfort, Guilt, Loss of autonomy, Lowered Self-Esteem, Pessimistic, Abashment, Peaceof Mind, Dissatisfaction, Personal Loss of Control, Mobility Loss, Personal Responsibility, Loss of PersonalIdentity, Loss of Personal Relationships, Demoralization, Shame, Disappointment, Loss of FemaleIdentity, Helplessness, Dependency, Loss Freedom of Choice, Powerlessness, Rejection, Social isolation,Burden to Others, Loss of Dignity, Integrity Loss, Loss of Outdoor Mobility, Social Responsibility, Loss ofSocial Identity, Loss of Group Identity, Loss of Family Identity, Loss of Professional Identity, Loss of SocialRelationships, Futility, Alienation, Ignorance. The findings have significance for clinical psychologists, counselors, and therapists who work in primary and secondary health care settings.
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38-38
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Global Science Technology and Management Conference, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023