RT Article
T1 Cognitive and Behavioral Changes Arising From Spirituality
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 60
IS 6
SP 4082
OP 4096
A1 Penman, Joy
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1795110910
AB This article aims to explore the concept of spiritual transformation and address the question, ‘How does spirituality bring about changes in cognition and behavior?’ It draws on the findings of a larger qualitative study that explored the essence of spirituality and spiritual engagement from the perspective of palliative care clients and caregivers. Four clients and ten caregivers from across regional South Australia participated in the larger study utilizing van Manen’s phenomenology. Secondary analysis of the qualitative data was undertaken to highlight the statements and phrases that portrayed the marked changes in thinking and behavior catalyzed by spirituality. The findings relate to the participants’ spiritual beliefs and practices that helped them journey through the process of death and dying. Spirituality is a plausible explanation of the transformation that occurred, manifested by new thinking and behavior.
K1 Cognitive and behavioral change
K1 Palliative care caregivers
K1 Palliative clients
K1 spiritual transformation
K1 Spirituality
DO 10.1007/s10943-021-01321-7