Journal article
Spirituality as 'detachment' and 'comfort' in the context of depression
Journal for the Study of Spirituality, Vol.11(2), pp.117-129
2021
Abstract
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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- Title
- Spirituality as 'detachment' and 'comfort' in the context of depression
- Authors
- Anne-Marie Snider (Corresponding Author) - Community ConnectionsNaomi Smith (Author) - Federation University
- Publication details
- Journal for the Study of Spirituality, Vol.11(2), pp.117-129
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/20440243.2021.1922256
- ISSN
- 2044-0251
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99702397702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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