The purpose of this critical literature review study is to review the existing research related to faith-based counseling and its specific use for treating depression symptoms among African American adults. Forty-seven peer-reviewed articles from the professional literature were selected for review based on relevance to African Americans and faith based organizations. Results of the review indicated the need to critically evaluate efficacy of faith-based programs based on scientifically determined outcomes. The implications for positive social change include increased access to affordable healthcare in a trusting environment, decreased prevalence rates for depression in African Americans, and reduction in disparities in mental healthcare delivery.
Current research has indicated that there are disparities in mental healthcare treatment that are affecting African Americans. The literature has not strongly supported the use of spiritual leaders as counselors primarily because of a lack of certification in mental health counseling among clergy. However, the literature has shown that religious faith can have a positive effect on quality of life.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
- INTRODUCTION
- STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
- BACKGROUND DATA
- PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
- OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
- SUMMARY
- CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
- INTRODUCTION
- OVERVIEW OF DEPRESSION
- DISPARITY IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
- ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
- FAITH-BASED THERAPY
- DISCUSSION OF RELEVANT LITERATURE
- CONCLUSION
- CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- INTRODUCTION
- RESEARCH DESIGN
- SAMPLE
- DATA COLLECTION
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA
- DATA ANALYSIS
- CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH FINDINGS
- INTRODUCTION
- RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
- CONCLUSION
- CHAPTER 5 INTEGRATIVE SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
- REFLECTION
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This critical literature review examines the efficacy of faith-based counseling in treating depression among African American adults. The study aims to investigate the intersection of religion, mental health, and cultural disparities in healthcare delivery within the African American community. The research is motivated by the disparities in mental health treatment affecting African Americans and the lack of conclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of faith-based approaches in this context.
- The prevalence of depression among African Americans
- The role of religion and faith in the lives of African Americans
- The effectiveness of faith-based therapy in treating depression
- The potential for faith-based interventions to address disparities in mental healthcare delivery
- The implications of the findings for positive social change
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the study and establishes the problem of disparities in mental healthcare treatment for African Americans. It also outlines the purpose of the study, defines key terms, and addresses the significance of the research. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive literature review on the topics of depression, disparities in diagnosis and treatment, the role of the church in the African American community, and faith-based therapy. This chapter explores existing research related to the effectiveness of faith-based counseling for treating depression among African Americans. Chapter 3 outlines the research methodology used in the study, including the research design, sample selection, data collection methods, exclusion criteria, and data analysis techniques. Chapter 4 presents the research findings and discusses their implications. Chapter 5 offers an integrative summary of the study's key findings, provides recommendations for further study, and reflects on the overall significance of the research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of this thesis include faith-based therapy, depression, African Americans, mental health disparities, cultural factors, religious faith, and social change. These terms represent the core focus of the study, encompassing the intersection of faith, mental health, and cultural influences in the context of African American health and well-being.
- Quote paper
- Jacquelyn Claude (Author), 2011, The Role of Faith Based Therapy in Treating Depression in African Americans, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/463263
