Wellness spirituality in homosexual men with HIV infection.
The concept of wellness as a spiritual process is examined in this grounded theory study on the role of human relationships in the well-being of gay men with HIV infection. The sample included 29 homosexual men in various stages of HIV illness. Findings reveal a description of the construct, wellness spirituality, in which the elements of human connectedness, meaning, and self-acceptance are discussed. This study confirms the findings of other researchers who demonstrated the importance of spirituality in the health and well-being of terminally ill people.
Kendall
J
J
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing, Portland.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*