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Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is the experience of positive change that occurs as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life crises. The need to understand PTG in relation to actual changes in an individual's life has recently been raised. Little is known about the role of social support in the experience of positive outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of perceived social support in enhancing PTG in cancer patients. This study involved 105 cancer patients. The data were collected using a questionnaire that determined the socio-demographic features, posttraumatic growth inventory (PTGI) and perceived social support. Participants reported relatively high levels of PTG and social support. Total perceived social support, support from family, and friends were significantly positive associated with the development of PTG among cancer patients. Accordingly, the social surroundings of the patient should be informed about the importance of social support and how it helps the patient; they should be made aware of necessity of social support.

Mine EKİNCİ, Özlem ŞAHİN ALTUN, Ganime CAN ÖZET Amaç: Sağlıklı insan ilişkileri kurmada ve geliştirmede uygun duygu ve davranışları gösterebilmek oldukça önemlidir. Bireyin stres uyaranları karşısında aldığı önlemlerin etkililiği onun davranışsal özel-likleriyle yakından ilgilidir. Araştırmanın amacı; hemşirelik öğrenci-lerinin stresle başa çıkma tarzları ve atılganlık düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesidir. Gereç ve SUMMARY Objectives: It is very important to exhibit appropriate feelings and behaviors in establishing and developing healthy human relationships. The efficiency of precautions taken by the individual against stressors is closely related with her/his behavioral features. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between the styles of nursing students regarding coping with stress and their levels of assertiveness. Methods: The population of this descriptive study consists of 214 students out of a total of 267 freshmen and senior students who received education in Atatürk University Conclusion:In line with these results, it is possible to organize training programs and socio-cultural activities in order for students to cope with stress and developing their levels of assertiveness.