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Caregiving as Ministry: Perceptions of African Americans Providing Care for Elders.
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Families in Society: Journal of Contemporary Social Services . Jan-Mar2014, Vol. 95 Issue 1, p51-58. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This article provides qualitative findings from a community-based, mixed-method study of African American caregivers of elders. Using constant comparative analysis of 21 in-depth interviews, investigators explored the reciprocal, interactive influence between caregiving and religion or spirituality. Findings suggested that participants perceived their approach to care as a personal ministry. Analysis of the core category of Caregiving as Ministry identified four characteristics of the participant's care approach: (a) caregiving is an honor and a blessing, (b) caregiving is my identity, (c) caregiving is sustained by a personal relationship with God, and (d) caregiving is a higher calling from God. The article concludes with three implications for direct and community-based social work practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10443894
- Volume :
- 95
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Families in Society: Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94488491
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.2014.95.7