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ERIC Number: EJ646776
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0160-7960
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The Role of Religious Beliefs in Coping with Chronic Illness.
Gordon, Phyllis A.; Feldman, David; Crose, Royda; Schoen, Eva; Griffing, Gene; Shankar, Jui
Counseling and Values, v46 n3 p162-74 Apr 2002
The authors examined the ways in which 40 women with chronic illnesses used religious beliefs as a means of coping with their illnesses. The majority reported that religious beliefs were important in living with chronic illness. In addition, more women who were identified as coping well reported strong religious beliefs. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Chronic Illness, Coping, Females, Psychological Patterns, Religious Factors, Spirituality, Well Being
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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