Investigation of relationship between body image, core beliefs and self compassion with resilience in breast cancer survivors

This research was conducted using a correlation research design to investigate the relationship between body image, core beliefs and self-compassion with resilience in breast cancer survivors. The study was carried out in Kanser Savaşçıları and Kanserle Dans Derneği's social media platforms using online data forms. Data has been collected between 24 November 2020 and 31 December 2021, using the descriptive data forms, The BC-SC Scale, Core Beliefs Inventory, Self-Compassion Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. In the analysis of the data; pearson coefficient of correlation and multiple regression analysis were used. According to the findings, there is a positive correlation between body image and deterioration in core beliefs with resilience. It was found that body image perception and basic beliefs explained 99.8% of the change in resilience in women with breast cancer survivors (F=3062,290; p<0,0001). As a result of the research, it was determined that there was a strong relationship between self-compassion and resilience levels in breast cancer survisors, but self-compassion didn't have a statistically significant predictive effect on resilience. In this respect, it is great important to include these concepts in the content of programs to increase resilience, since core beliefs and body image significantly predict resilience in breast cancer survivors. Thus, it can be said that the resilience of breast cancer survivors can be supported.