Religion as a Means of Resilience and Adjustment to Chronic Illness
Abstract
This qualitative study will present the understanding of health and belief practices among elderly Greek Australians. In particular, the role of religion has been explored as a means of resilience and adjustment to illness, as religious faith often influences individual’s thoughts, feelings, and how they may accept or understand their particular health condition. Adjustment has a strong psychological or emotional component that is likely to be affected by culturally determined conceptualizations of health. As such, the particular background of a population may be very significant in the level and means of adaptation of individuals and groups.