Fayaz, Irfan
(2025)
Faith as a catalyst : the role of religion in fostering posttraumatic growth among women survivors of sexual violence.
Mental Health, Religion and Culture.
ISSN 1469-9737
Abstract
This research article explores the role of religion in fostering posttraumatic growth among women survivors of sexual violence through semi-structured interviews with 13 participants. The interviews identified six key themes: Providing Meaning and Purpose, Coping Mechanisms, Social Support Networks, Promoting Forgiveness and Healing, Encouraging Meaning-Making and Growth, and Fostering a Sense of Community and Belonging. The findings underscore the multifaceted ways in which religious beliefs and practices contribute to the well-being and resilience of trauma survivors, highlighting the importance of integrating religious dimensions into support interventions for this population.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Religion | spirituality | posttraumatic growth | sexual violence | coping |
Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Arts and Humanities > Religious studies Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Gender Studies Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Health (Social sciences) Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Sociology Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Cultural Studies |
JGU School/Centre: | Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences |
Depositing User: | Mr. Gautam Kumar |
Date Deposited: | 12 Aug 2025 05:06 |
Last Modified: | 12 Aug 2025 05:06 |
Official URL: | https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2024.2426733 |
URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9971 |
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