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. 2013 Mar;67(1):7.

Hospitalized young adults' expectations of pastoral interventions

Katherine M Piderman  1 , Sarah M Jenkins, Jennifer S Hsu, Alexander S Kindred
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  • PMID: 24040700

Hospitalized young adults' expectations of pastoral interventions

Katherine M Piderman et al. J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2013 Mar.

Abstract

The objective of this analysis of 4500 inpatients was to identify the experience and expectations of 18-35 year olds regarding chaplain visitation and to compare results with data from older adults. 71% of young adults reported wanting to be visited by a chaplain; 45.5% were visited; 68% indicated that this was important. Young adults value chaplains' role as a sign of God's care and presence (77.4%), in providing support for family (73.6%), being present during times of anxiety (66.0%), and praying/reading scripture with them (62.3%). Results were similar to older respondents, but young adults were more likely to value ethical counsel from chaplains (58.5% vs. 38.2%). This study provides clinically relevant information and suggestions for further research.

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