Spiritual Needs of Non-terminally Ill Cancer Patients from Lithuania

Grounded theory of strained liminality : self-transition of individuals through their enduring conflictual divorce

“…Divorce-related studies have demonstrated that spiritual coping plays a crucial role in the process of adjusting to divorce (Steiner et al, 2011;Steiner et al, 2015). Research indicates that in Christian faiths, spiritual well-being is integral to an individual's ability to maintain a quality of life that aligns with their personal needs and expectations, making it a potent coping resource (Riklikiene et al, 2019). In Lithuania, where approximately 74.2% of the population identifies as Roman Catholics (osp.stat.gov.lt, 2021), religious resources could play a crucial role in the self-transition process during divorce.…”

“…For instance, research has shown that spiritual resources play a crucial role in helping individuals adjust to divorce (Steiner et al, 2011;Steiner et al, 2015) and can generally support individuals in maintaining a quality of life that aligns with their personal needs and expectations (Riklikiene et al, 2019). However, these resources can also exacerbate challenges and negative emotions, leading to difficulties in adjusting to divorce and higher levels of depression (Krumrei et al, 2011;Jenkins, 2010).…”