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Spiritual Health Consequences from the Iranian Adolescents’ Perspective

verfasst von: Razaghi Naghmeh, Akram Sadat Sadat Hoseini, Nahid Dehghan Nayeri

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2024

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Abstract

Spiritual health is a unique force that can influence the physical, mental, and social dimensions of life. In order to know the positive effects of spiritual health, it is necessary to explain the adolescents’ experiences in this area. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate Iranian adolescents’ experiences regarding the effects of spiritual health. This study was conducted based on a qualitative approach using content analysis. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 adolescents aged 14–18 years. Subsequently, the obtained data were analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman method. In total, three major categories emerged from data analysis, including mental health promotion, self-control, and purposefulness in life. Considering the significant effects of spiritual health on adolescents’ development, it is essential to pay attention to this dimension of health and develop plans to enhance it.

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Titel: Spiritual Health Consequences from the Iranian Adolescents’ Perspective
verfasst von: Razaghi Naghmeh
Akram Sadat Sadat Hoseini
Nahid Dehghan Nayeri
Publikationsdatum: 18.09.2023
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-023-01911-7

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