@article{ref1,
title="Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: a systematic review of the empirical literature",
journal="Spirituality in clinical practice (Washington, D.C.)",
year="2022",
author="Ellis, Heidi M. and Hook, Joshua N. and Zuniga, Sabrina and Hodge, Adam S. and Ford, Kristy M. and Davis, Don E. and Van Tongeren, Daryl R.",
volume="9",
number="4",
pages="213-231",
abstract="Religion and spirituality (R/S) play an important role in the lives of many. Although R/S can be a resource when coping with stress, it can also be a source of stress or trauma. We sought to review the extant empirical research on R/S abuse and trauma. Our systematic review identified 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The empirical findings of the studies are organized into eight sections: (a) definitions of R/S abuse and trauma, (b) prevalence of R/S abuse and trauma, (c) entering/exiting abusive religious communities, (d) the intersection of R/S abuse and trauma and domestic violence, (e) the role of the R/S community in the abuse, (f) negative outcomes associated with R/S abuse and trauma, (g) identity changes associated with R/S abuse and trauma, and (h) prevention and clinical treatment of R/S abuse and trauma. We conclude by discussing limitations of the review, areas for future research, and implications for clinical practice. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2326-4500",
doi="10.1037/scp0000301",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/scp0000301"
}