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Religion and children with disabilities.
T Bennett1, D A Deluca, R W Allen
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Journal of Religion and Health
|November 23, 2013
Summary
Parents of children with disabilities find religion a valuable coping resource. Religious practices like prayer and church attendance provide hope and strength throughout their caregiving journey.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Religion is increasingly recognized as a personal coping mechanism.
- Limited research exists on religion's role for parents of disabled children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how parents of children with disabilities utilize religion as a coping resource.
- To understand the lifecycle application of religious coping strategies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study.
- In-depth interviews with 12 parents of children with disabilities (aged 15 months to 30 years).
Main Results:
- Parents reported prayer, church attendance, and religious beliefs as key support sources.
- These religious elements fostered a sense of hope and strength.
- Coping strategies were utilized across different life stages.
Conclusions:
- Religion serves as a significant, multifaceted coping resource for parents of children with disabilities.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term impact and variations in religious coping.
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