Author: Alia Sharif
Supervisor: Omama Tariq
Degree: MSc
Year: 2012-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study was conducted to explore the relationship between
cognitive adaptation and self-determination in breast cancer patients. It
was hypothesized that there will be a relationship between cognitive
adaptation and self-determination in breast cancer patients. Furthermore,
the dimensions of the cognitive adaptation were the predictors of selfdetermination in breast cancer patients. Correlational research design was
used in the study. Non probability purposive sampling strategy was used to
select the sample. Sample comprised of 100 women with breast cancer and
was recruited from the hospital of Lahore. World Assumption Scale
(WAS-32, Janoof, 1989) and Global Motivation Scale (GMS-18, Pelletier,
2003) were used for assessment. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and
Linear Stepwise Regression analysis were used for the statistical analysis.
Analysis revealed that positive relationship was found between cognitive
adaptation and self-determination. It was also found that self-worth is a
predictor of self-determination. Findings have important implications for
breast cancer patients. Cognitive adaptation and self-determination
enhance the physical and mental health of cancer patients. This awareness
is beneficial for the provision of psychological interventions for the
hospital authorities and general physicians in making therapeutic and
counseling policies.
Keywords: Cognitive Adaptation, Self-Determination, Breast Cancer Patients.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
