Transforming Loneliness: An Orthodox Christian Answer to an Increasing Loneliness in Disabled Populations
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چکیده
Social isolation and inactivity have a profound effect on one’s quality of life. In recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted social life many. When it comes to disabled populations, emotional well-being is greatly affected by an increasing trend isolation. Research shows that people with disabilities perceive loneliness as unbelonging in childhood disaffiliation normative institutions adulthood. Certainly, efforts building community bring richness life, but there are other solutions addressing solitude. Therefore, finding true meaning what can positive vision world. Eastern Orthodox Christian ascetical theology, was transformed into voluntary solitude been central point daily manifested from ancient sites modern-day monastic eremitic The present paper proposes two-folded solution for reframing empowerment. It starts insight Frankl’s Man’s Search Meaning continues value loneliness. study examines different perspectives which improve spiritual disabilities.
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عنوان ژورنال: Religions
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2077-1444']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13090863