Emotion and Life Threatening Illness: A Typology of Hope Sources
- 1 February 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
- Vol. 24 (1) , 49-60
- https://doi.org/10.2190/n963-fcab-k41a-j447
Abstract
This article presents a typology of hope sources for patients with life-threatening illness. Ten sources of hope are detailed in the typology, including five major hope sources: religion, medical science, fallibilism, self-discipline, and renewal and deception by others (false hope). These hope sources are also divided into cognitive and behavioral dimensions. Further analysis examines varying hope orientations among patients and physicians. Suggestions for additional research are outlined.Keywords
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