The role of spirituality in family adjustment and resilience among Puerto Rican families post-Hurricane Maria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15434650 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mikiko Sato (0000-0003-4706-2148, Michigan State University), Pilar Horner (0000-0002-4545-6883, Michigan State University, corresponding author), Daniel Velez Ortiz (0000-0002-6284-1660, Michigan State University), Abbie Nelson (0000-0001-9963-1248, Michigan State University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 90-103 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15426432.2021.2000553 |
| OpenAlex | W3214178757 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Natural disasters continue to devastate families and communities across the United States. An important aspect of family resiliency within a disaster context is the role spirituality plays in how families make sense of their experience. Using an arts-based visual research approach, this study explored the role of spirituality in the psychosocial adaptation of displaced Puerto Rican families who resettled in Orlando, Florida post-Hurricane Maria. Three main themes emerged: spirituality through 1) the relinquishment of control, 2) sense of empowerment, and 3) stabilization and security. The data suggest that spirituality plays a critical role in how Puerto Rican families make sense of their displacement experience and find the strength and motivation to adapt and move forward. The findings provide important insights for community-based organizations and religious leaders regarding how Latino families spiritually cope and navigate resettlement after a natural disaster
Context (archaeology · Empowerment · Geography · Natural disaster · Political science · Psychological resilience · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Sense of community · Sense of place · Social science · Sociology · Spirituality · Vulnerability (computing · Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration · Disaster Management and Resilience · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Life course transitions and natural disaster
The psychological study of religion and spirituality in a disaster context
Traumatic Loss and Major Disasters
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Researchers under the spell of the arts
The language of loss
Family Resilience
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Using and analysing focus groups
We Are Not Sad At All’
Revealing the Cues Within Community Places
Family Sense of Coherence and Family Adaptation
Social Work in Natural Disasters
Seen But Seldom Heard
You can't eat art! But can arts-based research challenge neighbourhood stigma
The Presence of Grief
Character Strengths and Deep Connections Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |