The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Resilience and Self-Efficacy in Cancer Patients

Subject Areas : women health

Zeynab Ganjali ¹ , Aliakbar Khosravi Hampa ^{2 *} , Mahdiyeh Pourrostam ³ , Fatemeh Mirzaei Arababadi ⁴ , Leyla Zahedi Asl ⁵

1 - Master of clinical Psychology, Garmsar, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran, [e-mail]
2 - Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran [e-mail]
3 - Master of clinical Psychology, Garmsar, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran, [e-mail]
4 - Master of clinical Psychology, Anar, Islamic Azad University, Anar, Iran
5 - - Master of clinical Psychology, Tehran Markaz, Islamic Azad University, Tehranr, Iran

Received: 2024-05-21 Accepted : 2024-07-10 Published : 2025-04-12

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Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses among women worldwide and a major cause of mortality. Beyond its physical implications, the psychological toll of a cancer diagnosis is profound—manifesting in anxiety, depression, diminished self-efficacy, and a loss of perceived control. Addressing these psychological dimensions is essential in delivering holistic care. Among the psychological constructs crucial to adaptive functioning in cancer patients, resilience and self-efficacy have gained increasing attention. Resilience refers to the capacity to recover or adapt following significant stressors, whereas self-efficacy reflects a person’s belief in their ability to effectively manage life challenges. Enhancing these traits can substantially improve psychological adjustment and quality of life in cancer patients. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is an integrative intervention that combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness practices. By fostering non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, MBCT helps individuals disengage from automatic negative thought patterns and promotes emotional regulation. It is especially promising for populations coping with chronic or life-threatening health conditions. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT in enhancing resilience and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer. The goal was to determine whether structured mindfulness-based cognitive training could serve as a supportive psychological intervention in oncology settings.

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