Journal article
Spiritual Fortitude: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Implications for COVID-19 Coping
Spirituality in clinical practice (Washington, D.C.), Vol.8(4), pp.229-244
12/01/2021
DOI: 10.1037/scp0000267
Abstract
Traumatic events, such as natural disasters, often lead to significant resource loss for survivors, which can negatively affect emotional well-being. In these situations, it is common for people to draw on their religious or spiritual faith to cope with their pain and struggle. One construct that has received increased attention within the field of religious/spiritual coping is spiritual fortitude (SF). SF refers to one's ability to draw on spiritual resources to transcend negative emotions in the face of stressors (Van Tongeren et al., 2019). In this review, we analyze eight empirical studies with 3,455 total participants. Specifically, we explore the relationship between SF and mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on its role in traumatic contexts (e.g., natural disasters). SF has been found to demonstrate a series of positive mental health benefits including higher meaning in life, spiritual well-being, positive religious coping, and perceived posttraumatic growth. We discuss areas for future research and implications for clinical practice, with specific consideration to coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Spiritual Fortitude: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Implications for COVID-19 Coping
- Creators
- Hansong Zhang - University of North TexasJoshua N. Hook - University of North TexasDaryl R. Van Tongeren - Hope CollegeEdward B. Davis - Wheaton Coll, Sch Psychol Counseling & Family Therapy, Wheaton, IL 60187 USAJamie D. Aten - Wheaton College - IllinoisStacey McElroy-Heltzel - University of IowaDon E. Davis - Georgia State UniversityLaura Shannonhouse - Georgia State UniversityAdam S. Hodge - University of North TexasLaura E. Captari - Boston University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Spirituality in clinical practice (Washington, D.C.), Vol.8(4), pp.229-244
- Publisher
- Educational Publishing Foundation-American Psychological Assoc
- DOI
- 10.1037/scp0000267
- ISSN
- 2326-4500
- eISSN
- 2326-4519
- Number of pages
- 16
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2021
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984371111402771
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