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We were Chosen as a Family: Parents’ Evolving Use of Religion when Their Child has Cystic Fibrosis

Authors: Daniel H. Grossoehme, Judith R. Ragsdale, Amy Snow, Michael Seid

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Parental coping with new CF diagnoses often includes religion; however, little is known about how the use of religion changes over time. Longitudinal grounded theory method, in which parents were interviewed twice the 2 years after their child’s diagnosis, was used. Parents constructed the meaning that parenting a child with CF is their vocation, in accordance with “God’s plan.” A shift from isolation to an outward focus and reentry into the community was clear. The use of faith evolved over time and continues to be a source of support and hope for parents. Clinical implications of parental religion are discussed.

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Title: We were Chosen as a Family: Parents’ Evolving Use of Religion when Their Child has Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Daniel H. Grossoehme
Judith R. Ragsdale
Amy Snow
Michael Seid
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9477-5

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