Positive Psychological Intervention to Promote Character Strengths, Well-Being, and Resilience Among Breast Cancer Patients

The present study evaluated the efficacy of positive psychological intervention in promoting character strengths, well-being and resilience among breast cancer patients. A purposive sample of 110 breast cancer patients aged 19-75 years participated, with 49 assigned to the experimental group and 61 to the control group. The study followed a two-group, nonrandomized controlled trial design. The intervention incorporated techniques like mindfulness practices, visualization techniques, character strengths-building exercises and Yoga Nidra. The participants completed self-report measures assessing positive and negative emotions, character strengths, health locus of control, optimism, pessimism, quality of life, and resilience both before and after the intervention. ANCOVA and t-tests were carried out to analyze the data. Results indicated significant improvements in psychological well-being, positive emotions, and specific character strengths like love, kindness, and self-regulation, alongside reductions in negative emotions. However, the intervention did not significantly influence the individual’s locus of control or resilience. These findings highlight the importance of targeted psychological strategies focusing on emotional well-being and empowering patients to navigate their cancer journey with greater resilience and positivity.