Spirituality Concept by Health Professionals in Iran: A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Memaryan, Nadereh
Rassouli, Maryam
Mehrabi, Maryam
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
For years, researchers have sought to provide a clear definition of spirituality and its features and consequences, but the definitions provided of this concept still lack transparency.
The present qualitative research was conducted to clarify this concept within the religious-cultural context of Iran.
Materials and Methods.
The present conventional qualitative content analysis was conducted with an inductive approach.
Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 17 spiritual health experts and activists selected through purposive sampling.
Results.
Three themes emerged from the analysis of the data, including (1) the structure of spirituality, (2) defects in the conceptualization of spirituality, and (3) spirituality in practice, which are explained in this paper with their relevant subthemes and codes.
The definition which this study proposes for this concept is that “spirituality is the sublime aspect of human existence bestowed on all humans in order for them to traverse the path of transcendence that is closeness to God (Allah).” Conclusion.
The definition provided by this study is similar to the previous definitions of this concept in its main part (transcendence) and in incorporating a God-centered view of spirituality within the context of an Islamic society.
This definition has implications for health services’ education, research, and practice in similar societies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Memaryan, Nadereh& Rassouli, Maryam& Mehrabi, Maryam. 2016. Spirituality Concept by Health Professionals in Iran: A Qualitative Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Memaryan, Nadereh…[et al.]. Spirituality Concept by Health Professionals in Iran: A Qualitative Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Memaryan, Nadereh& Rassouli, Maryam& Mehrabi, Maryam. Spirituality Concept by Health Professionals in Iran: A Qualitative Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104453
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104453