Religion and coping
1998; Elsevier BV; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/b978-012417645-4/50075-4
AutoresKenneth I. Pargäment, Curtis R. Brant,
Tópico(s)Mental Health Treatment and Access
ResumoThis chapter describes the religion and coping process. Research on the relationship between religion and adjustment has taken both macro- and microanalytic approaches. The chapter explains that religion can be helpful, harmful, or irrelevant, to adjustment, when one moves beyond a global view of religion and adopts a more microanalytic approach. It seems to depend on several factors and the factors are—the method of religious coping, the sample, the situation, and the time frame. Professionals need to be aware that some forms of religious coping may be problematic or, in fact, harmful to the coping process. Knowledge of these religious warning signs should be a standard part of the mental health professionals' education. At a minimum, the professionals should be aware of the “red flags” and their implications for the psychological well-being of the individual. These warning signs can also become issues for further discussion and possible change in helping relationships. Particular care must be taken to approach these issues with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of forms and functions religion serves in the lives of people. The chapter also considers the effectiveness of religion in the coping process.
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