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Resilience in re-entering missionaries: why do some do well?
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Mental Health, Religion & Culture . Nov2009, Vol. 12 Issue 7, p701-720. 20p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Re-entry to their country of origin is a significant disruption for a number of sojourners including missionaries. Although missionary re-entry has been studied in depth for over 20 years, little is known about what makes a missionary resilient to the challenges experienced in the stressful re-entry environment. Research suggests there are psychological, social, spiritual, and biological constructs connected with resilience. The aim of this paper is to answer the question “Why do some re-entering missionaries do well while others do not?” Fifteen adult Australian Christian cross-cultural missionary workers from four interdenominational Australian evangelical mission organisations completed semi-structured interviews and a survey. Results were analysed in two stages using modified consensual qualitative research methods. Links were established between resilience on re-entry and flexibility, expectancy, self-determination, denial using minimisation, mental health, social support, reintegration and personal spiritual connection with God. Implications for missionary care are discussed with suggestions for further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13674676
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Mental Health, Religion & Culture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 44746210
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13674670903131868