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Mind, Body, Spirit: Muslim Women's Experiences in Therapy

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posted on 2021-07-30, 20:07 authored by Alia AzmatAlia Azmat
This dissertation presents in the form of two distinct chapters conceptually related in nature. The first chapter integrates literature from various fields such as indigenous, womanist, and feminist lenses to propose nine principles when working with Muslim women. The purpose of the second chapter is to examine Muslim women’s experiences in therapy at university counseling centers. The study explores women’s experiences from a social determinants of health perspective and a narrative inquiry method—namely, how intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and policy factors inform women’s experiences. Qualitative analysis from interviews with six women suggests Muslim women navigate multiple systems which inform their beliefs about health and their experiences in therapy.

History

Degree Type

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Department

  • Educational Studies

Campus location

  • West Lafayette

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Ayse Ciftci

Additional Committee Member 2

Amanda Case

Additional Committee Member 3

Stephanie Masta

Additional Committee Member 4

Lamise Shawahin