‘It’s that knowing that you are not alone’: the role of spirituality in adolescent resilience
This study was an exploratory qualitative investigation into the role of spirituality in adolescent resilience. Using grounded theory techniques, data were gathered from one-on-one in-depth interviews with 15 adolescents about the role of spirituality in their lives. The focal areas examined were: a...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2011
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International journal of children's spirituality
Year: 2011, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 151-167 |
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Spirituality
B Coping B Adolescents |
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| Summary: | This study was an exploratory qualitative investigation into the role of spirituality in adolescent resilience. Using grounded theory techniques, data were gathered from one-on-one in-depth interviews with 15 adolescents about the role of spirituality in their lives. The focal areas examined were: adolescents’ understanding of spirituality and perception of whether spiritual beliefs and practices are resourced to overcome life’s lowest points. Three dimensions of spirituality emerged: (a) a transcendental perspective expressed, as a relationship with God or a higher power; (b) sense of meaning and (c) connection with the inner self. These dimensions fostered resilience by providing: (a) a sense of protection, comfort and security, (b) a sense of meaning, coherence and optimism and (c) the opportunity for increased self-awareness and self-efficacy. All but one of the participants drew on spiritual resources to overcome low points. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-8455 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of children's spirituality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/1364436X.2011.580729 |