The impact of negative life events (NLEs) on spirituality: a qualitative study on the perspectives of Nigerian Catholic women religious in the United States

Limited studies exist about how negative life events (NLEs) influence spirituality, particularly that of the Nigerian Catholic sisters living in the United States. Twenty sisters were interviewed. Content analysis of transcripts generated four themes. The themes followed a specific pattern of dealin...

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Published in:Journal of spirituality in mental health
Authors: Ekwonye, Angela U. (Author) ; Nwosisi, Ngozi G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2021
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KBQ North America
KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B Women
B Spirituality
B Catholic
B Religious
B negative life events
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Summary:Limited studies exist about how negative life events (NLEs) influence spirituality, particularly that of the Nigerian Catholic sisters living in the United States. Twenty sisters were interviewed. Content analysis of transcripts generated four themes. The themes followed a specific pattern of dealing with an adverse life situation, beginning with 1) the basic instant internal reactions to the stressor. 2) Movement from self-absorption toward an expanded view of life through reframing the NLE using spiritual approaches. 3) Outcomes of the process. This research highlights the need for spirituality to be integrated into clinical practice to improve the mental health of individuals.
ISSN:1934-9645
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2019.1674236