Spirituality as ‘detachment’ and ‘comfort’ in the context of depression
For this study, 40 people with a diagnosis of depression were interviewed about their conceptualisations of spirituality and religion, and whether or not this had an effect on their personal recovery from depression. The aim of the study was to explore the meanings of spirituality in the context of...
| Published in: | Journal for the Study of Spirituality |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2021
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| In: |
Journal for the Study of Spirituality
Year: 2021, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 117-129 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Australia
/ Spirituality
/ Influence
/ Depression
/ Comfort
/ Distance
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| IxTheo Classification: | AE Psychology of religion AG Religious life; material religion KBS Australia; Oceania |
| Further subjects: | B
Spirituality
B Detachment B Depression B Mental Health B comfort; spiritual experiences; suicidal ideation |
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| Summary: | For this study, 40 people with a diagnosis of depression were interviewed about their conceptualisations of spirituality and religion, and whether or not this had an effect on their personal recovery from depression. The aim of the study was to explore the meanings of spirituality in the context of depression. Using a thematic analysis guided by a multi-perspective approach, this paper adds two novel qualities to the meanings of spirituality in the context of depression: ‘detachment’ and ‘comfort’. These are discussed in relation to research on the effects of spirituality on depression, and to current thematic research on experiences of spirituality among adults diagnosed with depression. The findings of this study are speculative and exploratory in nature. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-0251 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the Study of Spirituality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/20440243.2021.1922256 |