DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/HYRZ-JH72
Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3464-1258
Defense Date
2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Education
First Advisor
Abigail Conley
Second Advisor
Carol Schall
Third Advisor
Donna Gibson
Fourth Advisor
Donna Dockery
Abstract
Though religion and spirituality contribute to overall well-being (Koenig, 2012; Koenig & Cohen, 2002), social support (Biggs & Carter, 2016; Koenig & Cohen, 2002; Taub & Werner, 2016), quality of life (QOL; Myers & Sweeney, 2000), coping strategies (Krok, 2008), and lower rates of depression and anxiety (Brown et al., 2013; Young et al., 2000), religion and spirituality are seldom included in curriculum in counselor education and supervision doctoral programs (Adams et al., 2015; Henriksen et al., 2015). In the present study, the researcher uses a multiple-case study design to describe the lived experiences of Jewish youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The researcher used proposition building and cross-case synthesis to analyze data. Findings showed how youth with IDD make meaning of Jewish experiences and what their lived experiences are of Jewish rituals and practices. Conclusions include recommendations and implications for religious clergy, religious leaders, counselor educators, counselors in training, and researchers.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
10-13-2022