Coping with major life events: the role of spirituality and self-transformation

The aim of the current study was to explore the process of self-transformation as a result of coping with a major life event, and to address the role, if any, that spirituality plays within the coping and transformational process. Using grounded theory methodology, six participants were interviewed...

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Authors: Lancaster, Brian Les (Author) ; Palframan, Jason Timothy (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2009, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 257-276
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Transformation
B Transpersonal Psychology
B Coping
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