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Journal article
Can Christian divorce support groups influence forgiveness and health outcomes in black divorcees?: A phenomenological investigation
Journal of divorce & remarriage, Vol.54, pp.550-575
54
2013
Abstract
Christian divorce support groups offer a community-based approach to help divorcees heal from their divorce. Yet, their effectiveness in ethnically diverse populations has not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate if Christian divorce support groups influence the forgiveness process and lead to improved self-reported health outcomes in Black Christian divorcees. Surveys and focus groups were used to evaluate key variables in 43 participants. Findings demonstrate participation in Christian divorce support groups positively influences forgiveness levels and health outcomes in Black Christians. These findings have religious, mental health, and clinical implications.
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- Title
- Can Christian divorce support groups influence forgiveness and health outcomes in black divorcees?
- Publication Details
- Journal of divorce & remarriage, Vol.54, pp.550-575
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Routledge; United States
- Series
- 54
- Copyright
- © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- Identifiers
- 99380090636906600
- Academic Unit
- Public Health; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English