Hoping and coping: a descriptive study of the use of spirituality as a coping mechanism among African-American women who experience depression, 2002
Rush, Cecilia Jackson
2000-2009
This study describes the use of spirituality among African-American women who experience depression. A survey was used to obtain the data for this convenience study. The data were analyzed using SPSS and the findings are displayed using frequency tables. This researcher found that a large majority of African-American women experienced depression but did not seek professional counseling. The study also revealed that church attendance was reported among more than 90% of the participants. These findings suggest that a relationship with other unconventional venues is needed to reach this population.
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2002-05-01
thesis
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Clark Atlanta University
School of Social Work
Hamilton, Liddy
Georgia--Atlanta
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:2002_rush_cecilia_j