Religious/Spiritual Abuse, Meaning-Making, and Posttraumatic Growth

While religion and spirituality (R/S) have been broadly studied for their positive mental health impacts, instances of abuse within religious or spiritual contexts remain under-researched. This scoping review aims to elucidate how individuals experiencing such abuse navigate their trauma, find meani...

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Main Author: Perry, Sarah (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 7
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Posttraumatic growth
B Meaning-making
B religious / spiritual abuse
B Trauma
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