Determinants of Negative and Positive Consequences of Indirect Exposure to Trauma in Polish Nuns Caring for Disabled People: The Role of Spirituality and Optimistic Life Attitude

Professionals working with people after traumatic experiences are indirectly exposed to the consequences of trauma. The aim of the study was to establish the role of spirituality and optimism in the occurrence of secondary traumatic stress and growth among 104 Polish Catholic nuns caring for people...

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Main Author: Ogińska-Bulik, Nina (Author)
Contributors: Juczyński, Zygfryd
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2024, Volume: 63, Issue: 6, Pages: 4173-4190
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B SECONDARY traumatic stress
B Nuns caring for disabled
B Optimism
B Secondary posttraumatic growth
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Summary:Professionals working with people after traumatic experiences are indirectly exposed to the consequences of trauma. The aim of the study was to establish the role of spirituality and optimism in the occurrence of secondary traumatic stress and growth among 104 Polish Catholic nuns caring for people with a disability. The study used 4 standard measurement tools. A multidimensional analysis identified four types of consequences. Nuns caring for people with disabilities are as vulnerable to secondary traumatization as other professionals working with traumatized people, but they are more likely to experience positive consequences of care, and this is thanks to their spirituality.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02031-6