Register a free Taylor & Francis Online account today to boost your research and gain these benefits: Religion, culture and illness: a sociological study on religious coping in Iran, Department of Social Work and Psychology, University of Gvle, Gvle, Sweden, Department of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Department of Counseling Psychology, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran, Department of Nursing, Khoy Medical Sciences Faculty, Urmia Medical Sciences University, Khoy, Iran, Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, Swedish Agency for Work Environment Knowledge, Gvle, Sweden, Initial development of the Iranian Religious Coping Scale, Non-Hajj pilgrimage in Islam: A neglected dimension of religious circulation, A contrastive study of Arabic and Persian formulas against the evil eye used by women, Does being religious help or hinder coping with chronic illness? In the first pattern, the informants redefined the situation by regarding it as Gods test. There is a huge variation in social codes, behaviours and beliefs between different regions of Iran. Most of the participants were Shia Muslims. All these things calm me down and give me strength. Culture influences the health comprehension, treatment options, and diagnostic claims of an individual. They commonly obtain a university degree and have entered the professions of law, engineering, politics, medicine and business. Many Iranians have misgivings about the politicisation of Islam. All research groups checked all interview drafts and verified all codes and categorizations. Register to receive personalised research and resources by email. Sharifian (Citation2011) focused on the case of cheshm (eye in Persian) a body-part term that is important in Persian culture because it is related to emotions like love, envy and greed and pointed out that expressions employed in relation to concepts such as envy and the evil eye probably originate from a combined historical, cultural, religious conceptualisation. One will find different cities have varying reputations from one another, whilst rural areas can have almost entirely different traditions and values. Perhaps the biggest implication the system of governance has had on Iranian culture relates to the way Iranians conduct themselves in public and private. (p. 138). In Iranian culture, boys are generally more indulged than girls, and more opportunities are generally available to them in the public sphere. Those families that have connections with the government are sometimes afforded latitude to deviate from strict rules, or they may receive more lenient consequences for their actions. It is a country with a rich history and unique culture. One possible reason for this is that, for these interviewees, religion is a larger part of [their] orientation system (Ahmad, Citation2006, p. 28). Elderly relatives are kept at home, not placed in a nursing home. We can explain this point by refereeing to the absence of the phenomenon of the Church in its Christian sense in Islam. I always went to pilgrims when I was under chemotherapy. The purpose of the project is to explore, from a sociological perspective, different forms of meaning-making coping (existential, spiritual, and religious coping) used by people who have been struck by cancer and, thereby, to attempt to understand the effect of culture on the use of these coping strategies. Culture is a tool that its members use to assure their survival and well-being, as well as provide meaning to life. Thus, we can argue that the reason individuals turn to religion in times of crisis is that religion is more accessible in their sociocultural context than are other resources. Collaborative religious coping refers to a search for control through a partnership with God. Data was reported in Iran in 2013 has shown that almost 42 percent of deliveries in public hospitals and 90 percent in private hospitals were carried out with cesarean section. The participants confirmed large cultural differences in doctor-patient communication when encountering Iranian and Swedish patients. Demonic Reappraisal - which refers to redefining the stressor as an act of the Devil/an evil power is another coping method we found in the present study. Many people use humour to criticise their leaders through doublespeak, and share their theories of scandal and corruption with strangers. Reducing health . The study offers nurses empirical data to help shape conversations about end-of-life care, and thus to enhance their commitment to help people 'die well'. They are beliefs, ideas, and principles that are specific to your home and how it functions. Some people believe ziyarat has undeniable positive effects on their wellbeing, mental health and behaviour. One contributing factor may be that women in Iran are often confined to the home, leading to isolation and poor domestic conditions. Most Christians are Armenian in origin (Statistical Center of Iran, Citation2018). between religion, personal values or beliefs, and a professional clinical judgement. Iranian nurses revealed a unique and culture-based set of ethical values. God tells us if you act, I will support you. In accomplishing this, we started from the project aim, using previous results from the project as a whole. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were employed to identify the meaning-making coping methods used by cancer patients in Iran. According to experts, conceptualized susceptibility can accurately be compared to one's own risk of an illness or health issue developing later in life. Still, when religion plays a predominant role as a coping resource, this is often because the individual has few or limited other alternatives available in his/her immediate sociocultural context. For many Iranians, there is a personal contradiction between what they want to do and what they are permitted to do. This perspective includes both religious and secular cultural settings, especially Muslim ones. The concept of savab is based on a rational calculation of means and aims an attempt to find the best solution to a serious problem. 3099067 Another coping method in this category is Punishing God Reappraisal. Iran's unique history and geography translates to a diverse mix of cultural influences on the Persian cuisine. We found two patterns in our interviews. Im not dependent on anything or anybody. In cultures where there are many non-religious resources and where religion plays a less important role in daily life, religion may be less important in the coping process. The present article is based on an international study on meaning-making coping aimed at understanding the role of culture in coping. The Cultural Atlas team acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia on whose country we have the privilege to live and work. Generally, young adults hide the existence of their girlfriend or boyfriend from their parents (especially the father) until they have ascertained that their relationship will lead to marriage. Eyes, although tremendously important in sexual and affectional relations, are also regarded an important body part because they can attract evil. One 41-year-old man explained this: We have a responsibility to act. Islamic clergy can be regarded as vicar, master or guardian. It is a Muslim man, or woman, educated in Islamic theology and sacred law. The interests of the family can supersede the needs of a single individual. A 75-year-old woman told us: When the doctor said I had cancer, my children were extremely worried but I tried to comfort them to not be worried and said they should trust in God. People generally had more the freedom of choice and expression over, for example, whether they wished to pray or wear a hijab. The term "family values" has become a popular phrase in recent years. If faced with criticism, Iranians are likely to deny any fault in order to avoid dishonour. They invite a great number of guests for the wedding day. Are Zoomies a Sign of a Happy Dog or a Crazy Dog? Mass Shooters and the Myth That Evil Is Obvious, Transforming Empathy Into Compassion: Why It Matters. In this pattern, praying to and conversing with saints and imams are in focus; one interesting finding was that no one reported having turned to Clergies in this respect. As Willander (Citation2014, p. 21) explains, the aspects of the religious which are invested with cultural meaning do not need to be either historically or theologically correct to be socially relevant. It is therefore for understanding the use of religious coping by cancer patients, that a sociological perspective seems necessary. Health beliefs: In some cultures, people believe that talking about a possible poor health outcome will cause that outcome to occur. These relationships can provide support, guidance, employment opportunities or help navigating bureaucracies. If a father or brother knows of a girls boyfriend, they may pretend that they are oblivious to that knowledge. Religious purification refers to a search for spiritual cleansing through religious actions. Designing effective health interventions for managing early marriage needs to apply the community-based approaches. When she tries to address the issue with her mother and husband, shes turned away. It is a symbol of love. The continuous presence of pre-Islamic, non-Muslim communities - such as Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians - has served to accustom the population to non-Muslims participating in Iranian society. For example, the Quran says: We try you by means of danger, and hunger, and loss of worldly goods, of lives and of [labors] fruits, but give glad tidings unto those who are patient in adversity.Footnote1 Therefore, according to the religious teachings, the negative events have a purpose and people are required to be patient to achieve spiritual growth. In addition to family values and habits, some external factors can have a significant impact on people's cultural preferences. Improving patient and family care outcomes has been said to require "nuanced understanding of cultural con-texts for those who provide care and those who receive it" (Schim & Doorenbos, 2010, p. 1). They are also sometimes taught early that the protection of family honour also resides with them. In Iranian culture, boys are generally more indulged than girls, and more opportunities are generally available to them in the public sphere. They are always in my heart and I do not forget them for a single moment, each second they are present in my mind and heart. It also helps for the child to see how he specifically contributes to the family. In many studies in the field of coping, the terms religious and spiritual have been used to address coping methods that are essentially based on existential issues. Patients in Somalia commonly exhibit symptoms of chronic disorders in response to stress and turmoil. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custodians past, present and emerging. Three experts performed the peer examination. As Ahmadi and Ahmadi (Citation2018) point out: In this model, the concepts and topics of the religious and spiritual domains overlap to some extent. The history of the Italian people, their . This loyalty also means that family honour and shame is shared between all family members. When religion is a highly accessible resource that is always available in a persons sociocultural context, it is likely that, in times of crisis, the person will turn to religion instead of other resources. Among Muslims, the idea of testing (Ekhtebar) is rather robust. The country faces the common problem of other young . The healthcare and medical sector's market value in Iran was almost US$24 billion in 2002 and is forecast to rise to US$96 billion in 2017. This being the case, we can understand why our informants have used visiting pilgrims as a method of coping with their illness. Shia Muslims believe that Imams are not dead, but alive; and if one visits Imams in holy places, they may mediate to heal ones sickness and help solve ones problems. They are expected to be clean, well-behaved, and good students. Nevertheless, the results of several studies (Ahmadi, Citation2006, Citation2015; Ahmadi, Park, Kim, & Ahmadi Citation2017; Ahmadi & Ahmadi, Citation2018) reveal the occurrence of other coping strategies that can hardly be regarded as religious or spiritual, for instance, strategies connected to nature. Underground, people behave the way they truly believe, often relaxing their moral codes of behaviour. Culture impacts the way a person views life, values, social norms, and other aspects that constitute daily life, including health and diseases. While some households may employ servants, others may struggle to put food on the table. The term existential coping is employed because these methods involve individuals efforts to discover an inwardly source in nature, themselves or others that can assist them in coping with their problems. Iranian culture has influenced cultures and peoples in different parts of the world including Europe, East Asia, and South Asia. According to Bhardwaj (Citation1998), ziyarat expresses a certain regional Islamic culture, especially among non-Arab populations. First, following the process recommended by the World Health Organization (Citation2017), the original interview questions were translated into Persian by a psychology researcher whose mother tongue is Persian. Nevertheless, while politics is commonly ridiculed, most people are very reluctant to criticise Islam both from a social standpoint and a moral/theological perspective. Religious association also has powerful leverage in society. We find two patterns regarding such connectedness. After all the interviews had been transcribed and analyzed, the main citations (participants responses and statements) for each category were translated into English by the researchers. For example, the younger Iranian generation generally do not feel the need to stringently apply the honour code and will often hide certain shameful actions they consider reasonable from the older generations, who might be deeply offended by such behaviours. There remains a great deal of protection around girls in this regard. Dating practices vary significantly between regions, and are impacted by attitudes and education. Individuals' families also play a role in the way health is perceived. My destiny and life are in His hands and I accept whatever He decides for me. Registered in England & Wales No. Chief Editor: Robert T. Muller, The Trauma and Mental Health Report. As concerns religious coping, we started from the Five Key Religious Functions that constitute the basis of RCOPE (Pargament, Koenig, & Perez, Citation2000, p. 521). . (35-year-old female). A critical literature review, Public mental health promotion, meaning-making and existential meaning: Challenges for person-centered care of refugees in a secular, pluralistic context, Religious involvement and subjective well-being, Religion and health among black and white adults: Examining social support and consolation, Why me? By establishing a relationship with another entity than her-/himself, the patient tries to gain comfort and control. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. Cultural family values normalizing child marriage. Significant class differences were exacerbated through periods of recent economic hardship and instability. Cultural is a comprehensive concept that contains children's states of health, illness, and well-being. The Imam is the guarantor of this process. We found two patterns. No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors. Iran has been swift and forthcoming in adopting and bringing forward new ideas. Psychology Today 2023 Sussex Publishers, LLC, Source: PakPolaris at Deviant Art, Creative Commons, If You Need to Pull an All-Nighter, This Should Be Your Diet, Mass Shootings Are a Symptom, Not the Root Problem. If something is going to happen, God knows and writes. Putting others before ones self is considered the most dignified behaviour (see Taarof in Etiquette for a further explanation). However, it has received less attention from policymakers and health researchers in Iran. Under it, Islamic theologians and mullahs constitute the highest ranks of leadership. Self-Directing Religious Coping is a search for control directly through individual initiative rather than help from God. Angela Sanchez. However, in 1979, the Islamic Revolution overthrew the secular monarchy and the Islamic Republic was subsequently established. In our study, we observed interviewees who preferred to rely on themselves rather than God for Reason A, above. I told the nurse to bring me a Quran. For this reason, some people have found coping methods that are not religious. Parents make sacrifices for children, especially for their education. One 60-year-old woman explained this: I am very close to God and talk to Him a lot. Spiritual Connection means experiencing a sense of connectedness with forces that transcend the individual as a coping method to gain comfort. Deborah A. Boyle, RN, MSN. Full-text available. Many people study for a higher education or post-graduate degree as strong respect is shown to those who have proof of expertise. Outreach and education efforts by the health care community can help . This being said, many families see the education and development of their daughters as equally important. This mindset manifests in health beliefs and behaviors in significant ways. Here we present the results on Religious Coping Methods. Iranian culture remains relatively class conscious. When discussing religious coping, it is vital to consider circumstances in which religion and coping are interlaced. Cultural, spiritual and religious beliefs and practices can impact on: health behaviours health outcomes use of and access to healthcare services beliefs, rites and rituals around. Such an unwillingness to turn to clergies in the time of difficulty is also found in our Turkish study. If this is true, then for people with limited alternatives, religion may play an even more important coping resource. In this article, we proceed from the perspective advocated by Ahmadi and Ahmadi (Citation2018). Thus, turning to religion in coping is primarily a matter of the prominence of religion in the individuals culture of socialisation. Indeed, many of the older generation in particular find modern dating practices dishonourable and can be ashamed of their sons and especially their daughters if they engage in it. Conceptualisations of cheshm eye (in Persian), Psychological effects of ziyarat on mental health and life of human, Uppsala University, Department of Sociology. They're informed by the cultures we most associate ourselves with. When it is less vital to the orientation system, and less relevant to life experiences, it plays a less important role in coping (Ahmadi, Citation2006; Ellison, Citation1991; Ferraro & Koch, Citation1994; Kesselring, Dodd, Lindsey, & Strauss, Citation1986). interviewed women who visited the health care centers in Ahvaz, Iran, in an effort to understand the determinants of early marriage . Because Iran is largely a desert, however, the ideal open space is a culturally constructed spacea garden. They were conducted face-to-face and in Persian; all interviews were audio-recorded and then transcribed verbatim. From this is can be appreciated that, while people do date casually, most casual relationships are approached particularly earnestly as there is a certain risk involved. perceived benefits. In recent years, there has been reasonably little disagreement between ethnicities in Iran which is significant considering the diversity. Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab. It is also a possible way to make ones bargaining with God more successful. Our . Some reports show that 26.5 percent of. In Nigeria, the core traditional values have been debased at the modern era. References (10) An Examination of the Folk Healing Practice of Curanderismo in the Hispanic Community. Self-directing religious coping: A deistic god, abandoning god, or no god at all? Culture, a socially transmitted system of shared knowledge, beliefs and/or practices that varies across groups, and individuals within those groups, has been a critical mode of adaptation throughout the history of our species [].Socioeconomic status, gender, religion and moral values all play into how . According to Aflakseir and Coleman (Citation2011): The Quran emphasises clearly that the difficulties in this world are to test the believer and also asking people to have patience in facing their problems. Ultimately, a womans independence and freedom to make choices for herself (i.e. While prestige can be gained through achievement, boasting of it is seen as pretentious and can draw quick dislike and denigration. After that period, the family is left to . We will try by sociologically analyzing the results, to discuss the role of cultural beliefs in coping. It seems that making decision for cesarean is done under the influence of cultural perceptions and beliefs. A Minor Leap Down, an Iranian film featured at international film festivals in Berlin and Toronto, illustrates the struggle of a 30-year-old Iranian woman named Nahal, whose deteriorating mental health is undermined by her family. Herding has long been a traditional part of the economy, and dairy productsmilk, cheese, and particularly yogurtare common ingredients in Persian dishes. Families tend to be small, only 1 or 2 children, but the extended family is quite close. One of the methods in this category is Benevolent Religious Reappraisal: using religion to redefine the stressor as benevolent and potentially beneficial. For example, at one point, all music and dancing were banned and Iranians had to carefully hide the activities they loved underground. As the present findings show, the RCOPE methods appear to be of great importance to the Iranian interviewees. It is in the remembrance of Allh alone that the hearts really find peace.Footnote3 Holy places may play the role of a safe haven in which one can experience peace and safety a place to freely discharge negative affects and emotions; this may be similar to the idea of catharsis. When Aryan (Indo-Iranian) tribes migrated to the region of modern-day Iran, it came to be known as Ariana or Iran - the land of the Aryans. In public, people behave in the way that will benefit them (i.e. A health belief system has four key components: perceived susceptibility. Values are deeply embedded and critical for transmitting and teaching a culture's beliefs. I believe God wanted to warn me with illness and maybe death to change my life and be a better person. ,islamic council of queensland,haram,providers,guide,handbook,islamic,food beliefs,caring for muslim patients,Islamic beliefs affecting health care This cultural content is crucial in constructing individuals identities and ethical/moral worldview, which in its turn serves as an orienting system when navigating social relationships. Awareness can translate to an enhanced understanding of the complexity of mental-health problems in a culture that holds rigid attitudes about mental health and illness. Most Iranians seem to be unified across ethnic divides. . Iran recognises Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian religious minorities, among others. Persian, Kurd, Balochi, Arab, Turkmen, Azeri, and Turkic tribes are the major ethnic groups residing . The perceived role of God in illness and recovery is a primary influence upon the health care beliefs and behaviors of American Muslims, a first-of-its-kind study has discovered. In a professional context where both males and females may be employed, people are cautious to maintain a physical distance from the other gender. Generally, families with higher educations will be more open-minded regarding the mothers and fathers contribution to the household dynamic. As Corbin (Citation1964/Citation1993, p. 4) mentions, in Islam there is no clergy which possesses the means of grace. Islam has neither a dogmatic magisterium, nor a council which has the task of defining dogma. According to Khoshkjan (Citation2016, p. 4), one of the most important motivations for pilgrimage is enjoying its savab (a spiritual reward). A unified, searchable interface answering your questions on the world's cultures and religions. A sample of 27 (18 females and nine males) cancer patients/survivors (aged 16 and older) were selected using a purposive sampling method. Patients then use the data forwarded to families and family members to come to a solid understanding of their health status. They are also sometimes taught early that the protection of family honour also resides with them. After the loss of her unborn child, Nahal spirals into deep depression, deciding not to remove dead fetal tissue from her womb. Different. Did you know that with a free Taylor & Francis Online account you can gain access to the following benefits? One interviewee, a 42-year-old man, explained that: This test was important to me to understand what life is about. 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