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Religious and spiritual struggles as a mediator of the link between stressful life events and psychological adjustment in a nationwide sample.
Reference
Pomerleau, J. M., Pargament, K. I., Krause, N., Ironson, G., & Hill, P. (2020). Religious and spiritual struggles as a mediator of the link between stressful life events and psychological adjustment in a nationwide sample. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 12(4), 451-459.
Share/discuss with the group what you found of interest within this weeks readings.
Many people use spirituality in times of stress. Why do you believe individuals incorporate spirituality during times of stress? Have you/or someone you know become more spiritual during a difficult time and if so explain what transpired in prompting the use of spirituality. Was it helpful?
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Part 2
Main Post: Parents have mixed feelings about the discussion of masturbation, homosexuality, and abortion in school-based sex education courses. Do you think these topics should be addressed? Why or Why not?
- Write an essay of 200-400 words addressing these questions.
- Give at least two examples to support your conclusion.
- Apply your habit of appreciative inquiry and information literacy. Explore readings and other informative resources (e.g., videos, newscasts, podcasts, etc.). Analyze and discuss your topic from a point of insight and understanding. Showcase effective communication of principles relevant to the discussion.
