Fostering Well-being through Social Support : The Role of Evangelical Communities in the Lives of Dominican Women of Haitian Descent
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Women of Haitian descent living in the Dominican Republic experience oppression due to their gender, ethnicity, and economic status. They also exhibit high rates of participation in evangelical Christian communities, a paradoxical finding given the restricted roles women have traditionally played in these settings. The goals of this study were to explore the perceived benefits of participation in evangelical communities and the setting characteristics that lead to these benefits. The research team interviewed 19 current and former church participants aged 18-59. Thematic analysis revealed three perceived benefits of congregational life. Participants viewed their participation as: (a) an opportunity for personal growth and development; (b) protective against negative social influences; and (c) providing social support in the face of life challenges. In addition, dependable, expected, and reciprocal relational support was a key characteristic of evangelical communities. Findings extend the current understanding of how religious communities enhance well-being for marginalized women through social support networks. Findings also explore the dialectical nature of settings as both empowering and disempowering. Implications for future interventions are discussed.
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| Erscheinungsjahr: |
2021 |
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2021 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:67 |
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American journal of community psychology - 67(2021), 1-2 vom: 21. März, Seite 205-219 |
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Englisch |
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| Beteiligte Personen: |
Salusky, Ida [VerfasserIn] |
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Coping |
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Date Completed 25.10.2021 Date Revised 04.12.2021 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1002/ajcp.12467 |
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