Adolescent is a crucial phase of humankind’s life, which is considered a transition from childhood to adulthood, it range from ages of 11 to 21. It is considered the main time where human beings develop their identity, become independent, and discover their position in the society. The physical and emotional development in adolescent is rapid, full of changes; some are positive and others are negative. At the end of this phase there are some challenges needs to be solved by the adolescent to pass successfully into the next phase (Whipple, 2009). There are two major interlaced challenges that the adolescents faced during their psychological development, these challenges are identity evolution and separation from parents. The first challenge …show more content…
Religion is usually organized and systematic because each individual member has the same beliefs (Taylor, E. J, 2002). ) Spirituality refers to all the ways in which the spirit expresses itself outwardly in the ideas and philosophies and beliefs and personality of the person into the world. It refers to the value, beliefs and attitude that exist in the world, because of the presence of spirit in people (Clarke, 2013). Religion and spirituality have many commonalities and some differences. Both religion and spirituality are often seen as co-existence in which spirituality occurs within a religious setting while practicing spirituality can make one become religious. According to Clarke (2013), the longings which lead people to religion are the same longings that lead people to spirituality. Religion is one form of spirituality and each religion has a distinctive set of spiritual …show more content…
et al., 2005). A religious person is the one who commit to his religion by following its teaching and norms, and staying away from anything that his religion forbids, it has been found that the religion play a role in protecting the adolescents from alcohol and drugs abuse (Marsiglia, Kulis, Nieri, &Pasai, 2005) The national institute of health which defined the Substance drug abuse as “chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences”. The NIH found that the most common substances abused by teenagers are: Alcohol, Marijuana, K2 or spice, opioids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone, stimulant such as Adderall and Ritalin, and tranquilizer such as Xanax. However, substance abuse consider an epidemic health problem affects millions of adolescent in the united states which return in sever long term consequences (National institute of health,
There are many different types of spirituality such as believing in oneself, transcendent forces, or other people. Many authors define spirituality differently, according to Merriam-Webster Online dictionary(2013) spirituality is defined as the quality or state of being concerned with religion or the quality or state of being spiritual. As nurses, we know that spirituality and religion are not the same and one can be spiritual without being religious. When we encounter clients who have borderline personaliti...
Melhem et al (2016) define spirituality as an “abstract, subjective, and complex term, whose definition varies between individuals, philosophies, and cultures” and has “many subjective meanings” (p.43). I have learned from many friends who view themselves as spiritual, but don’t follow any particular religion, that spiritualty has allowed them to find meaning and balance in their life. Many feel that all individuals have the capacity to be spiritual, but I haven’t felt the need to tune into this concept thus far in my life. I would tell you where I find meaning and balance in my life, but I don’t even fully know that answer myself. Spirituality is such a new concept for me, and I find it hard to wrap my head around the ways in which I may be able to view or understand it. Therefore, it is something I hope to explore as I mature and continue to understand who I am as a person in this
Worthington et. al. (2011) says historically, religiousness involved individual and institutional elements; however, now spirituality is thought of as an individual phenomenon and linked with meaningfulness, New Age beliefs, and personal transcendence. Additionally, spirituality is described in personal terms like one’s relationship with God, and as a result, spirituality is more highly regarded than religion. The authors define spirituality as a feeling of closeness and having a relationship or dedication to God or a higher power; this can be a religious experience or a nonreligious one. They state that what one considers sacred is usually related to the awareness of social influences. According to the authors, four types of spirituality have been identified based on closeness to God. First, is religious spirituality. Religious spirituality’s connectedness to God is based on one’s specific denomination and the closeness is specific to the deity identified. Second is humanistic spirituality. Humanistic spirituality involves closeness to humans. This type of spirituality fosters a loving connection with a specific group of people and a sense of selflessness and concern
Spirituality and religion are two things that embody each other in many ways. These tenets have been around since the beginning of man. The practice of spirituality or religion takes place in almost everyone’s life at one time or another. Pope Francis at Apostolic Palace 00120, Vatican City, is the top religious leader of the day. Dalai Lama of Thekchen Complex, Teapc Road, P. O. Mcleadgani, Hemachal Pradesh, India, is the top spiritual leader. People need spirituality and religion in their lives for structure, enlightenment, joy, and happiness. These faiths are sometimes mistaken for the same thing, but spirituality and religion have very different meanings. Spirituality is the best way to practice a faith based way of life.
All children will go through changes as they grow from childhood to adulthood. This change is and significant part of one’s development, known as adolescence. The relationship a child has with his/her family is a big impact on why most young teenagers...
Religion is an institution that can provide stability for societies through various religious concepts, and is substantial for the support of social cohesion and order. Many functionalist theories of religion, for example, claim that religion functions in such a way as to integrate societies (McCauley, 1984). There are many types of religion that people practice world-wide such as Christianity, Catholi...
Religion has a great influence on people, providing faith and direction to each individual while controlling a co...
84% of the people on earth claim to be religious.(2) One third of the world claims to be Christians, 1.6 billion people in the world claim to be Islamic, (3) and one out of five people in the world claim to be spiritual but not religious. (1) Spirituality and religion are often thought to be synonymous, but it’s important to understand the differences between the two. The two have been around for ages, but even though they contrast; they are not the same. One could be described as an outer look on acts and laws, the other more as an internal look of oneself.
Adolescence refers to the transition period experienced by children that occur between childhood and adulthood (Shefer, 2011). Identity is first confronted in adolescence between the ages 12 – 19 years old, because of physical and hormonal changes in the body. It is also due to the introduction of formal operations in cognitive development and societal expectation that this contributes to an individual’s identity to be explored and established (McAdams, 2009). The forces within and outside (family, community) the individual that promote identity development usually create a sense of tension. The basic task is, in Erikson’s terms, “fidelity or truthfulness and consistency to one’s core self or faith in one’s ideology” (Fleming, 2004: 9), in a nutshell: "Who am I and where am I
“Religion is one of the things that most people hope or fear is true”, quoting Davies. Divergent topics such as religion tend to fascinate, interest and attract them. There are plenty of reasons why different religions are practiced around the world. A common reason for participating in religious practices is family upbringing. People become religious despite undergoing numerous changes from childhood to adult life. Religion is important to the way humanity learns and receives information. Religions have spread across numerous cultures and societies, which may contribute to the cultural change and the people’s education. Religious concepts play a major role in shaping the beliefs around the world, though religious scriptures can be interpreted as myths. Myths are stories that people tell themselves to clarify the world around us and the world within us. Religious practices, beliefs and myths are different ways people use to relate to and approach religious
As such, it is a universal human experience, something that touches us all. Both religion and spirituality associated with one another, but at the same time can be different. It is understood that in today's age spirituality gives individual freedom have been a misinterpretation of the soul or spirit, as religion implies participation in a communal practice and interpretation of divine belief and worship.
Though spirituality and religion are separate concepts, many believe they are intrinsically linked. One such person is a freshman nursing student, Rachel. Rachel believes that spirituality is the free thought that is supported by the institution of religion. Many often believe religion to be more based around rules and customs
84% of the people on earth claim to be religious.(2) One third of the world claims to be Christians, 1.6 billion people in the world claim to be Islamic, (3) and one out of five people in the world claim to be spiritual but not religious. (1) Spirituality and religion are often thought to be synonymous, but it’s important to understand the differences between the two. The two have been around for ages, but even though they contrast; they are not the same. One could be described as an outer look on acts and laws, the other more as an internal look of oneself.
Religion is the one element of life that has connected the races and societies of the world for hundreds of years. It has given meaning to lives that may seem otherwise hopeless. Religion has provided for a universal language and culture among those who believe in a higher power. The spirit or being receiving the worship and praise may not be the same, but the practices are usually similar and serve the same purpose--to give direction, insight, courage, and a divine connection.
By means of an ideologically contributing factor there can appear, first of all, spirituality, as a generic attribute of mankind, representing the profound, motivating, incentive substance of its vital activity.