Robertus Surjoseto; Devy Sofyanty
This study aims to examine and analyze empirically the influence of gratitude and self concept on optimism patient cancer in the Hospital Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta. The method used in this research is correlational quantitative, sampling technique using the incidental sampling used in this research were 100 persons respondent. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, interviews and observation. Self report technique is used in collecting instrumen data. The data collected was analyzed with a multiple regression test with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program 20.0 for Windows. The research results show that gratitude and self concept together can be a significant predictor of optimism in patient cancer. in the Hospital Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta. This means that the higher gratitude and self concept, the higher the optimism. Conversely, the lower the gratitude and self concept, the lower the optimism for patient cancer. It is recommended to improve optimism by increasing gratitude in cancer patients through the sosialisation, education and social support by family, friends, community members and health workers