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Exploring the spiritual needs of adolescent girls
Citation
Tan, C., & Chen, K. (2010). Exploring the spiritual needs of adolescent girls. Religion & Education, 37(2), 146-161. https://doi.org/10.1080/15507394.2010.486369
Author
Tan, Charlene
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Chen, Kaili
Abstract
Arguing that spiritual growth is part and parcel of the personal, social and emotional development, education and care of all adolescents, this paper explores some key issues on the spiritual needs of adolescent girls within the context of holistic education. Spiritual needs refer primarily to the search for personal meaning, purpose and identity in life, as well as connectedness with others, whether divine or human. Adopting a theoretical approach based on a literature review on the development issues adolescent girls face, this paper identifies and discusses four spiritual needs of adolescent girls: body image, a sense of self, relationships, and future. This paper further suggests some practical ways for educators to foster spiritual development in the adolescent girls.
Date Issued
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Journal
Religion & Education