Healing properties: connection to land and cancer survivorship
PhD Thesis
Title | Healing properties: connection to land and cancer survivorship |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Authors | |
Author | Pearce, Susanne |
Supervisor | Rogers-Clark, Cath |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Doctor of Philosophy |
Number of Pages | 268 |
Year | 2010 |
Abstract | [Abstract]: In this qualitative study, nine men and eight women with a farming background from rural Queensland took part in in-depth interviews. All participants had been diagnosed with some form of cancer and were at least 12 months post their acute treatment phase, with a number of participants living beyond their cancer diagnosis for many years. A key aspect of their self-selection was that they all reported a strong sense of connection to the land. For this doctoral work, constructivism was chosen as the methodological framework, as it provided a platform to fully engage with the participants as partners in the research. Interview data were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. The findings of this study revealed that participants clearly demonstrated a deep bond with the land that manifested itself physically, emotionally and spiritually. This sense of connection created some challenges as well as many positive outcomes. The land not only provided an income, but was a source of strength and healing during |
Keywords | cancer; survivorship; land; rural; connection; rural patients; Queensland |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 321104. Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy) |
Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q01wy/healing-properties-connection-to-land-and-cancer-survivorship
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