RT - Journal Article T1 - Qualitative Study of Spirituality and Resilience from the Perspective of Iranian Immigrant Women in Melbourne (Australia) JF - ijpcp YR - 2016 JO - ijpcp VO - 21 IS - 4 UR - http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-2524-en.html SP - 281 EP - 296 K1 - religiosity/spirituality K1 - resilience K1 - psychological health K1 - Iranian immigrant women AB - Objectives: The aim of the current study was to qualitatively investigate spirituality and resilience from the perspective of a group of Iranian immigrant women in Melbourne (Australia). Method: The study was performed using qualitative ethnographic research method. Thus, the target population was observed for 2.5 years and took part in semi-structured in-depth interviews and informal conversations. Results: The results showed that the majority of participants experienced high resilience and the spirituality/religiosity was one of the most effective factors in adapting to existing situation. Also, the experience of resilience and spirituality had led to a feeling of psychological health. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, spirituality/religiosity not only can create a framework for finding meaning in pain, and dealing with crisis but also can enhance the individual’s psychological health. LA eng UL http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-2524-en.html M3 ER -