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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Resilience in re-entering missionaries: why do some do well? |
Author: | Selby, S. Braunack-Mayer, A. Moulding, N. Jones, A. Clark, S. Beilby, J. |
Citation: | Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 2009; 12(7):701-720 |
Publisher: | Routledge |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
ISSN: | 1367-4676 1469-9737 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Susan P. Selby, Annette Braunack-Mayer, Nicole Moulding, Alison Jones, Sheila Clark and Justin Beilby |
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. |
Keywords: | resilience missionaries mental health acculturation |
Rights: | Copyright 2009 Taylor & Francis |
DOI: | 10.1080/13674670903131868 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13674670903131868 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 General Practice publications |
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