Understanding and supporting psychological wellbeing
An exploration of the experiences of Islamic scholars
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504635 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stephanie W Watts (0000-0002-9653-6357, Lancaster University, corresponding author), Craig Murray (0000-0002-0951-5700, Lancaster University), Alan Pilkington (0000-0002-3880-1757) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 365-378 |
| Publication date | 2014-04-21 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2013.808177 |
| OpenAlex | W2059522290 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 31 |
This paper considers the role of Islamic scholars as non-statutory providers of support for individuals with issues of psychological distress and wellbeing. A qualitative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of six Imams (Islamic religious officials) who saw this type of support as being part of their role is presented. Four themes were identified: “Building a personal relationship with the ultimate authority”; “Treating the whole person”; “God's medicine” and “Duty bound to help”. Clinical implications for the current and potential relationship between this type of support and mental health and psychological services are presented and discussed
Duty · Islam · Mental health · Political science · Psychological distress · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Statutory law · Law · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |