Shelley Spurr1, Lois Berry, Keith Walker. 1. College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. shelley.spurr@usask.ca
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the details of the experiences and meanings that adolescents associate with spirituality. DESIGN AND METHODS: This exploratory qualitative study used focus group discussions to uncover the experiences of 22 adolescents ages 16-19 years from two midwestern Canadian high schools. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: understandings of spirituality, the influence of spirituality on wellness, and the moderating influences of spirituality. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The unique stories and experiences of this study's participants provide nurses with some possible starting points and ideas for dialogue related to spirituality with their adolescent clients.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the details of the experiences and meanings that adolescents associate with spirituality. DESIGN AND METHODS: This exploratory qualitative study used focus group discussions to uncover the experiences of 22 adolescents ages 16-19 years from two midwestern Canadian high schools. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: understandings of spirituality, the influence of spirituality on wellness, and the moderating influences of spirituality. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The unique stories and experiences of this study's participants provide nurses with some possible starting points and ideas for dialogue related to spirituality with their adolescent clients.
Authors: Ines Testoni; Lorenza Palazzo; Lucia Ronconi; Stefania Donna; Paolo Francesco Cottone; Michael Alexander Wieser Journal: BMC Palliat Care Date: 2021-04-07 Impact factor: 3.234