The role of religion in the meaning and coping experiences of healthcare professionals in the process of COVID-19 pandemic
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2022
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İlahiyat Bilimleri Araştırma Vakfı
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Özet
Pandemics severely affect the course of life, paving the way for the emergence of new problem areas. Although each individual is affected, healthcare professionals experience much more specific difficulties in connection with their professional duties. In addition, they face existential questions and reconsider their perspectives on life. The aim of the research is to determine the reactions of health workers during the pandemic, their meaning mechanisms, the problems they experience and their coping styles while also taking a look at the role of religion and spirituality in these processes. This is accomplished via a case study using qualitative methods. Interviews were conducted with 25 participants in a hospital or office setting. Results have been classified under 9 main themes: reactions when the pandemic was seen in world news, reactions when COVID-19 came to the country, problems experienced, the cause of the outbreak, the meaning attributed to the pandemic, sources of motivation for continuing the profession, sources of coping, evaluations on death, and changes in perspective on life. It has been determined that religious references play a role in the processes of attributing a meaning to the pandemic, motivating the continuance of the profession, coping strategies and evaluation of death. These findings inform that health workers can be studied in the context of identifying, analyzing and, if necessary, restructuring the sources of meaning during pandemic periods. In addition, a more optimistic view of the future can be achieved with an understanding that supports inner peace. In addition, support can be obtained from religious and spiritual resources in increasing their professional motivation and strengthening their ability to cope with problems.
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Psychology of Religion, Pandemic, Meaning, Coping, Religion, Healthcare Professional
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47
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Karagoz, S. (2022). The role of religion in the meaning and coping experiences of healthcare professionals in the process of Covid-19 pandemic. Bilimname, 575-622.
