Religion and children with disabilities

Religion as a personal coping resource used by parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities has received some attention in recent literature. This exploratory study involved indepth interviews of 12 parents who had children with disabilities ranging in age from 15 months to 30 years. The ways i...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Authors: Bennett, Tess (Author) ; Allen, Robin W. (Author) ; Deluca, Deborah A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1995]
In: Journal of religion and health
Further subjects:B Exploratory Study
B Recent Literature
B Religious Belief
B Church Attendance
B Coping Resource
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Summary:Religion as a personal coping resource used by parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities has received some attention in recent literature. This exploratory study involved indepth interviews of 12 parents who had children with disabilities ranging in age from 15 months to 30 years. The ways in which religion can be used as a coping resource across the life-cycle are exemplified through excerpts from these interviews. Prayer, church attendance, and specific religious beliefs were identified as sources of support which helped some parents feel a growing sense of hope and strength. Suggestions for future research are discussed.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF02248739