An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship between Spirituality, Coping, and Emotional Distress in People Living with HIV Infection and AIDS

Evaluates levels of psychological distress, coping mechanisms, and their relationship with the religious beliefs and spiritual practices of people (N=65) living with HIV and AIDS. Results of the research indicate a strong relationship for spiritual dimensions with mental health, psychological adjust...

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Auteurs: Somlai, Anton M. (Auteur) ; Kelly, Jeffrey A. (Auteur) ; Kalichman, Seth C. (Auteur) ; Mulry, Gregg (Auteur) ; Sikkema, Kathleen J. (Auteur) ; McAuliffe, Timothy (Auteur) ; Multhauf, Ken (Auteur) ; Davantes, Bernadette (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 1996
Dans: The Journal of pastoral care
Année: 1996, Volume: 50, Numéro: 2, Pages: 181-191
Accès en ligne: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Édition parallèle:Non-électronique
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Résumé:Evaluates levels of psychological distress, coping mechanisms, and their relationship with the religious beliefs and spiritual practices of people (N=65) living with HIV and AIDS. Results of the research indicate a strong relationship for spiritual dimensions with mental health, psychological adjustment, and coping. Concludes that a blending of spiritual traditions and mental health approaches are needed to facilitate the coping of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Contient:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234099605000206