Haque Afshana, Tubbs Carolyn Y, Kahumoku-Fessler Emily P, Brown Matthew D
University of Houston Clear Lake.
St. Mary's University.
J Marital Fam Ther. 2019 Jan;45(1):76-91. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12339. Epub 2018 May 31.
This mixed methods exploratory study illustrates the influence of pervasive misconceptions about Islam on the experiences of 314 adult Muslims across the United States. Quantitative results suggest that Muslim stress levels are comparable to the stress levels of other marginalized groups in the United States. Qualitative analysis revealed four themes that highlight the challenges faced by Muslims as well as their resiliency in the face of microaggressions and marginalization. Family therapists may utilize these personal accounts to expand their understanding of Muslim experiences, and to reflect on their own implicit biases toward Muslims in order to reduce chances of premature termination. Clinical implications include using resiliency-based models and creating collaborative partnerships with community leaders when working with this religious minority group.
这项混合方法探索性研究阐明了对伊斯兰教普遍存在的误解对美国314名成年穆斯林经历的影响。定量结果表明，穆斯林的压力水平与美国其他边缘化群体的压力水平相当。定性分析揭示了四个主题，突出了穆斯林面临的挑战以及他们面对微侵犯和边缘化时的韧性。家庭治疗师可以利用这些个人叙述来扩展他们对穆斯林经历的理解，并反思自己对穆斯林的隐性偏见，以减少过早终止治疗的可能性。临床意义包括在与这个宗教少数群体合作时使用基于韧性的模型，并与社区领袖建立合作关系。
