Marital Satisfaction and a Sense of Life’s Meaning Among Couples Struggling with Infertility. A Theological-Pastoral Take

The problem of infertility today constitutes a challenge for pastoral theology and pastoral care of families. This article, of a theological-empirical character, addresses the correlation between marital satisfaction and a sense of life’s meaning among infertile married couples who seek help in Cath...

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Main Author: Goleń, Jacek (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2020]
In: Verbum vitae
Year: 2020, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Pages: 457-472
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Society / Family life / Marital partnership / Ehelichkeit / Reproduction / Founding a family / Problem / Church work / Sterility / Dissatisfaction / Contentment
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
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