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Health Care for Women International Volume 42, 2021 - Issue 7-9
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Cancer family caregivers’ quality of life and the meaning of leisure

Jinsun Lima Department of Leisure Sports Studies, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, South Korea
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Heetae Chob Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kyle S. Bundsc Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Chul-Won Leed Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Pages 1144-1164 | Received 18 Jul 2019, Accepted 02 Apr 2020, Published online: 03 Jun 2020
 
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Abstract

In this study, the authors examined cancer family caregivers' life experience and the meaning of leisure, focusing on their difficulties and the role of leisure. We found four main themes related to cancer family caregivers' life and leisure experiences: stressors, adapting, the need of leisure, and leisure experiences. Our results showed that the caregivers experienced high levels of psychological and physical stress and conflicts while caring for cancer patients, resulting in a poor quality of life. They believed that leisure activity is necessary and can improve their quality of life; however, they felt a sense of guilt while engaging in personal activities.

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