RT Journal Article
T1 The role of spiritual well-being in Spanish cancer patients: Exploring the relationship between health, religiosity and spirituality, and the underlying psychosocial and behavioral pathways
A1 Almaraz Morocho, David
A1 Saiz Galdós, Jesús
A1 Baumann, Klaus
A1 Moreno Martín, Florentino
AB This study aims to examine the interactions of spiritual well-being with different psychosocial and behavioral aspects that have been proposed in the literature as pathways underlying the relationship of religiosity and spirituality (R/S) with physical health, specifically in cancer patients (N = 351). Using a cross-sectional research design, a series of hierarchical regression analyses show the predictive power of different elements of R/S (attachment to God, religious practice, commitment and coping, and spiritual experiences) on spiritual well-being. In turn, spiritual well-being (meaning/peace and faith) predicts gratitude and compassion (as psychological pathways). Thus, finally, spiritual well-being, together with gratitude and compassion, correlates to the rest of the psychological (positive and negative emotions), social (social support) and behavioral (healthy behaviors) pathways to different extents. Spiritual well-being may play an important role in understanding the relationships between R/S and health, so considering it along with its associated factors may be key to improving the health and quality of life of people affected by cancer in Spain.
PB Taylor & Francis
SN 1050-8619
SN 1532-7582
YR 2024
FD 2024-11-07
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/120620
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/120620
LA eng
NO Almaraz, D., Saiz, J., Baumann, K., & Moreno Martín, F. (2024). The Role of Spiritual Well-Being in Spanish Cancer Patients: Exploring the Relationship Between Health, Religiosity and Spirituality, and the Underlying Psychosocial and Behavioral Pathways. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 34(3–4), 154–171. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508619.2024.2424612
DS Docta Complutense
RD 20 ene 2026