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International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B (2025)

A study to assess the effectiveness of loving kindness meditation on anger among cancer survivors

Author(s):

Rajeshwari G and Sheeba Chellappan

Abstract:

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of loving kindness meditation on anger among cancer survivors. 
Design: Quantitative research approach with Pre experimental one group pretest and posttest design 
Methods: The sample consisted of 30 cancer survivors fulfilling the inclusive criteria were selected by means of Purposive sampling technique. The participants practiced 30 minutes of LKM daily for 30 days Pre and post intervention assessment have done using Clinical anger scale. Paired t test was used for data analysis. 
Results: The study findings showed that the LKM was effective in reduction of anger among cancer survivors (t=2.05 P<0.05).Conclusion: LKM is effective in reducing the anger among cancer survivors. The study gives evidence to support that LKM is an effective intervention on anger reduction. Hence add to the body of knowledge of Oncological nursing and enhance professionalism.
 

Pages: 115-117  |  64 Views  30 Downloads


International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
How to cite this article:
Rajeshwari G and Sheeba Chellappan. A study to assess the effectiveness of loving kindness meditation on anger among cancer survivors. Int. J. Nurs. Health Sci. 2025;7(2):115-117. DOI: 10.33545/26649187.2025.v7.i2b.120