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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program on coping attitudes, self-compassion, and cancer-related empowerment among women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. 

Methods and Methods: A total of 80 women participated in this quasi-experimental study and were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=40) or the control group (n=40). The intervention group received an eight-week MBCT program in a group format, while the control group did not receive any psychological intervention. All participants were assessed before and after the intervention using the Coping Attitudes Scale (CAS), the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), and the Cancer Empowerment Scale (CES). Due to the violation of parametric assumptions, data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann–Whitney U test. 

Results: Statistically significant improvements were observed in coping attitudes, self-compassion, and empowerment levels within the intervention group (p < .05). Notably, the increase in self-compassion may be attributed to the gender- and culturally sensitive structure of the intervention delivered in the Turkish context. 

Conclusions: These findings suggest that mindfulness-based group interventions may serve as an effective psychosocial approach for supporting psychological well-being in female cancer patients. In addition to reducing psychological symptoms, the MBCT program enhanced coping flexibility and internal empowerment. The integration of gender-sensitive mindfulness-based interventions into oncology services is strongly recommended.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Mindfulness, cognitive therapy, self-compassion, coping, empowerment, breast cancer, women’s health

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Savaş, E. (2026). The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Genel Tıp Dergisi, 36(2026), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1749212
AMA
1.Savaş E. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Genel Tıp Derg. 2026;36(2026):1-9. doi:10.54005/geneltip.1749212
Chicago
Savaş, Esra. 2026. “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study”. Genel Tıp Dergisi 36 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1749212.
EndNote
Savaş E (01 Mart 2026) The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Genel Tıp Dergisi 36 2026 1–9.
IEEE
[1]E. Savaş, “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study”, Genel Tıp Derg, c. 36, sy 2026, ss. 1–9, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.54005/geneltip.1749212.
ISNAD
Savaş, Esra. “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study”. Genel Tıp Dergisi 36/2026 (01 Mart 2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1749212.
JAMA
1.Savaş E. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Genel Tıp Derg. 2026;36:1–9.
MLA
Savaş, Esra. “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study”. Genel Tıp Dergisi, c. 36, sy 2026, Mart 2026, ss. 1-9, doi:10.54005/geneltip.1749212.
Vancouver
1.Esra Savaş. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Coping Attitudes, Cancer-Related Empowerment, and Self-Compassion in Women Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Genel Tıp Derg. 01 Mart 2026;36(2026):1-9. doi:10.54005/geneltip.1749212