Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.34075/cs.56.2.3
Self-Assessment of Persons with Behavioural Problems about the Effectiveness of Hagiotherapy
Bruno Matijašević
orcid.org/0000-0002-0769-7248
; Lotrščak Elementary School, Zagreb, Croatia
Toni Maglica
orcid.org/0000-0002-0716-0037
; Faculty of Philosophy, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Abstract
In an increasing number of scientific researches, spirituality, religion, and religiosity are cited as a powerful protective factor for mental health, prevention, and treatment of behavioural problems as well as for contributing to the general health of the individual. The aim of this research was to get insight into hagiotherapeutic spirituality and to determine which elements of hagiotherapy, for people with behavioural problems involved in treatment, are assessed as effective. The research used a qualitative methodology and the data were analysed by thematic analysis. In-depth interviews were conducted with 6 participants of both sexes involved in hagiotherapy. In addition to the many methods and techniques generally used in advising people with behavioural problems, participants pointed out hagiotherapeutic approaches based on forgiveness, contrition, focus on the „good”, freedom and human value, and meditation.
Keywords
behavioural problems; hagiotherapy; spirituality; protective factors
Hrčak ID:
258349
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Publication date:
21.6.2021.
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