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2009-09-21 |
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abstract |
Spirituality is a contested concept with a wide taxonomy of meaning discussed in the
literature. Within the domain of health care, there has been increasing interest in
the importance of understanding and valuing patients’ individual spirituality as a
function of providing appropriate support, particularly as part of nursing practice.
This article reports on an ethnographic participant observation study that explored
the cancer day care provision of a community hospice trust located in Southern England.
The aims of the study were to explore why users of day care came to the sessions and
the perceived benefits of attending. Secondary analysis of the data undertaken after
initial reporting on the findings has revealed the ways in which participants construct
their core life meaning as personal spirituality. Drawing on literature that discusses
the multi-faceted concept of spirituality, the data suggest that relationships and
citizenship work are key spiritual components in the lives of these participants,
with both these elements significantly contributing to well-being and the maintenance
of a congruent ‘self’. ‘Doing’ rather than ‘being’ is at the core of spiritual essence
for those undertaking citizenship work, with this engagement with the world as one
form of transcendence. |
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authors |
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peerReviewed |
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AcademicArticle |
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Article |
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Watts, Jacqueline H. (2009). Meanings of spirituality and well-being at the cancer
drop-in. In: International Sociological Association RC15 International Conference
- Health for All: Opportunities and Challenges, 21-23 Sep 2009, Jaipur, India. |
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Watts, Jacqueline H. (2009). Meanings of spirituality and well-being at the cancer
drop-in. In: International Sociological Association RC15 International Conference
- Health for All: Opportunities and Challenges, 21-23 Sep 2009, Jaipur, India.
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Meanings of spirituality and well-being at the cancer drop-in |
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