Spirituality during COVID-19 in Northern Italy: The experience of participating in an online prayer group.
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| Title: | Spirituality during COVID-19 in Northern Italy: The experience of participating in an online prayer group. |
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| Authors: | Keisari, Shoshi (AUTHOR), Biancalani, Gianmarco (AUTHOR), Tavelli, Erica (AUTHOR), Fassina, Saverio (AUTHOR), Testoni, Ines (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Pastoral Psychology. Apr2022, Vol. 71 Issue 2, p201-215. 15p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Spirituality, COVID-19, Prayers, Religious groups, Prayer |
| Geographic Terms: | Northern Italy, Italy |
| Abstract: | Spirituality has ascendant value during times of adversity. Religious activities have beenfound to increase spirituality, and therefore might be considered a coping resource for the individual. The present research aims to explore participants' experience in an online Catholic prayer group in northern Italy that was held throughout the period of COVID-19 social restrictions. The group comprised 16 Catholic individuals aged 34 to 85, who were interviewed in writing following a protocol of four open-ended questions. The results reported four main thematic areas: (1) the benefits of the spiritual journey while coping with the pandemic; (2) the potential of the online setting; (3) the challenges of the online setting; and (4) the bond with God and how it evolved during the pandemic. The findings confirm the valuable contribution of the on-line group religious activity to the participants' wellbeing, particularly during the time of social distancing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Spirituality has ascendant value during times of adversity. Religious activities have beenfound to increase spirituality, and therefore might be considered a coping resource for the individual. The present research aims to explore participants' experience in an online Catholic prayer group in northern Italy that was held throughout the period of COVID-19 social restrictions. The group comprised 16 Catholic individuals aged 34 to 85, who were interviewed in writing following a protocol of four open-ended questions. The results reported four main thematic areas: (1) the benefits of the spiritual journey while coping with the pandemic; (2) the potential of the online setting; (3) the challenges of the online setting; and (4) the bond with God and how it evolved during the pandemic. The findings confirm the valuable contribution of the on-line group religious activity to the participants' wellbeing, particularly during the time of social distancing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00312789 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11089-022-00998-1 |
