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Coping strategies that elicit psychological well-being and happiness among older Catholic nuns with physical impairments and disabilities
Author(s)	Sherri L Brandthill, Jacalyn E Duczeminski, Edward A Surak
Journal title	Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, vol 19, no 2, 2001
Pages	pp 87-98
Source	Haworth Document Delivery Service, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, USA.
Keywords	Older women ; Ministers of religion ; Physical disabilities ; Adjustment ; Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Well being ; United States of America.
Annotation	This US study examined how adaptive strategies described in a study of well older adults by Clark et al (1996) were being used by four Catholic nuns with physical impairments and disabilities who lived in a continuing care facility. A naturalistic, phenomenological approach was chosen and in-depth interviews were conducted to ascertain if, and how each nun used the adaptive strategies. Spiritual activity, positive attitudes and commitment to service were evident themes in this study and Clark's (1996). Findings suggest that the specific constellation of adaptive strategies may be useful for other religious older adults to manage stressors in their daily lives. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-020416253 A
Classmark	BD: XR: BN: DR: EX: D:F:5HH: 7T
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