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Divergent Logics of Spiritual Care: End of Life and the Role of the Church of Sweden
Linköpings universitet.
Ersta Sköndal University College, Department of Social Sciences. Linköpings universitet.
2009 (English)In: Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, ISSN 1552-8030, Vol. 21, no 4, p. 344-360Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This article addresses the role of the Church of Sweden in spiritual care for parishioners in their end-of-life phase. The frame of reference is a new geography of dying that implies that a majority of Swedes today, particularly older people, die in their local neighborhood of belonging, in fact in their parishes. Findings from a study of all parishes in two Swedish communities are presented that indicate support for dying parishioners is surprisingly uncommon, although most parishes offer support for the bereaved. A possible interpretation of these contrasting patterns is discussed. The findings indicate that divergent forms of care logic motivated the different types of support offered by the Church. Long-standing relationships with aging parishioners seemed to be at the heart of the matter.

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2009. Vol. 21, no 4, p. 344-360
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Aging, end of life, Church of Sweden, spiritual care, care logic
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Social Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-3893DOI: 10.1080/15528030903158192OAI: oai:DiVA.org:esh-3893DiVA, id: diva2:722120
Available from: 2014-06-05 Created: 2014-06-05 Last updated: 2020-06-03Bibliographically approved

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