Posttraumatic growth and spirituality among adults with chronic illness.

Zeligman, Melissa; Fakhro, Dania

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“…The belief in a higher power and finding meaning in suffering were common themes. Zeligman and Fakhro (2023) found that spirituality contributed to posttraumatic growth among adults with chronic illness, supporting our findings that faith can lead to positive psychological adjustments (Zeligman & Fakhro, 2023). Additionally, Reynolds et al (2016) in their meta-analytic review, confirmed that spiritual coping is associated with better psychosocial adjustment and physical health, particularly in youth with chronic illness (Reynolds et al, 2016).…”

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“…hronic illnesses, such as heart failure, cancer, diabetes, and chronic pain conditions, impose substantial physical and emotional challenges (Coutinho, 2021;Pan & Sánchez, 2022;Suksatan et al, 2022;Thomas et al, 2022;Weitkamp & Bodenmann, 2022;Zeligman & Fakhro, 2023). Research has shown that individuals often turn to spiritual and religious practices to navigate these difficulties.…”

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“…Recent studies have expanded our understanding of spirituality's impact on chronic illness. Zeligman and Fakhro (2023) investigated the relationship between posttraumatic growth and spirituality among adults with chronic illness, finding that spirituality contributes to positive psychological adjustments (Zeligman & Fakhro, 2023). Chen (2023) explored the effect of self-efficacy on spiritual health among middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases, emphasizing the interplay between personal beliefs and health management (Chen, 2023).…”

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The Role of Spirituality in Coping with Chronic Illness

Ghazalsaflou

2023

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The objective of this study was to explore the role of spirituality in coping with chronic illness, focusing on how spiritual practices, support systems, and personal beliefs influence the daily lives and overall well-being of individuals living with chronic conditions. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews with 23 participants diagnosed with various chronic illnesses for at least one year. Data were collected until theoretical saturation was reached and analyzed using NVivo software. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key themes and subthemes from the interview transcripts, providing a comprehensive understanding of the participants' experiences. The study identified four main themes: Spiritual Practices, Support Systems, Personal Spiritual Beliefs, and Impact on Daily Life. Spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and reading sacred texts were reported by all participants as significant coping mechanisms. Support systems, including family support, religious communities, and spiritual mentors, were crucial for 20 participants. Personal beliefs, such as faith in a higher power and finding meaning in illness, were significant for 18 participants. The impact on daily life included improved coping mechanisms, emotional well-being, and life satisfaction, as reported by 19 participants. Spirituality plays a vital role in coping with chronic illness, providing emotional support, enhancing resilience, and improving overall well-being. The findings underscore the importance of integrating spiritual care into healthcare practices to better support patients' holistic needs. Future research should explore the long-term effects of spiritual practices on health outcomes and evaluate the efficacy of spiritual care interventions in clinical settings.

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The Role of Spirituality in Coping with Chronic Illness

Ghazalsaflou

2023

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“…Rose et al (2014) found that the height level of religious commitment among Black adolescents indicated by attending regular religious services and activities was linked to heightened levels of positive psychosocial well-being and decreased levels of psychosocial dysfunction. In addition, Zeligman and Fakhro (2023) examined the connection between posttraumatic growth and spirituality in adults with chronic illnesses and found that religious commitment is crucial in mitigating symptoms of psychological distress.…”

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Religious Commitment and Gratitude as a Strategy for Promoting Student Mental Health

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Mangestuti,

Suryani

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Despite global students' mental health problems being prevalent, adequate attention and resources to treat mental health problems are still lacking. Meanwhile, several studies found that religious commitment and gratitude can play an essential role in addressing the issue of mental health problems. This study explored religious commitment to promote mental health and gratitude as moderating variables to address this gap. This study used the Brief Scale of Mental Health 12, the General Mental Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test (GRAT), and the Religious Commitment Inventory (RCI–10) scales. Data were taken from 320 students of four state Islamic Universities in East Java, Indonesia. This study utilized descriptive and regression analysis techniques. The result of the data analysis demonstrated three main findings as follows. First, the students had a high level of mental health. Second, religious commitment positively affected mental health. Third, gratitude could become a variable that strengthens the relationship between religious commitment and mental health. Research implication in education is attempting to improve mental health among students not merely on the religious commitment but also on emphasizing systematic ways to develop gratitude in students' daily lives as a moderator that plays a role in maintaining the relationship between mental health and religious commitment. This study was based solely on a quantitative approach; therefore, a mixed-method model is recommended for further investigation to understand the process of improving mental health through religious commitment and students' gratitude better.

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Role of religion in posttraumatic growth among population exposed to armed conflict: a systematic review

Fayaz

2023

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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Posttraumatic growth and spirituality among adults with chronic illness.

Cited by 4 publications

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The Role of Spirituality in Coping with Chronic Illness

The Role of Spirituality in Coping with Chronic Illness

Religious Commitment and Gratitude as a Strategy for Promoting Student Mental Health

Role of religion in posttraumatic growth among population exposed to armed conflict: a systematic review

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