'We are the soul, pearl and beauty of Hindu Kush Mountains': exploring resilience and psychological wellbeing of Kalasha, an ethnic and religious minority group in Pakistan
| Autor: | Fahad Riaz Choudhry, Miriam Sang-Ah Park, Karen Jennifer Golden, Iram Zehra Bokharey |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Minority group Culture Emotions Ethnic group 050109 social psychology 0302 clinical medicine Adaptation Psychological Ethnicity Pakistan Spirituality 030212 general & internal medicine Social identity theory indigenous Minority Groups media_common lcsh:R5-920 Interpretative phenomenological analysis Health Policy 05 social sciences Contentment Gender studies interpretative phenomenological analysis Middle Aged Resilience Psychological Religion Female Psychological resilience Psychology lcsh:Medicine (General) Social psychology mental health Adult Empirical Study media_common.quotation_subject Article 03 medical and health sciences Young Adult Asian People Kalash Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Social Behavior Marginalization resilience minority Mental health Issues ethics and legal aspects mountain people Happiness Fundamentals and skills Gerontology |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 12, Iss 1 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 1748-2631 |
| Popis: | The Kalasha are a marginalized ethnic and religious minority group in northern Pakistan. The Kalasha minority is known for their divergent polytheistic beliefs, and represents the outliers of the collectively monotheistic Muslim population of Pakistan. This study aimed to explore the psychological resilience beliefs and lived experiences of the Kalasha and to identify cultural protective factors and indigenous beliefs that help them maintain psychological wellbeing and resilience. Seven semi-structured interviews and two focus-group discussions were conducted. The total sample consisted of 6 women and 8 men, aged 20–58 years (M age = 36.29, SD = 12.58). The Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis qualitative method was chosen. Study findings identified that factors contributing to the wellbeing, happiness and resilience enhancement beliefs of Kalasha included five main themes, all influenced by their unique spirituality: contentment, pride in social identity, tolerance, gender collaboration and gratitude. The study also revealed the Kalasha’s perception of their marginalization related to challenges and threats. The Kalasha emphasized bringing these resilience enhancement beliefs into practice, as a mean to buffer against challenges. In conclusion, this study revealed Kalasha’s wellbeing and resilience enhancement factors, which they believed in and practiced as an element of their indigenous culture and religion. |
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