ABSTRACT

Recognizing that faith plays a significant motivational and coping role for many working in stressful conditions, this study examines the effects of faith on social workers in Lebanon working with refugees (N = 47). Data were collected using a structured interview guide in individual interviews and focus groups. Participants also completed a brief ordinal instrument. While results do reveal that numerous social workers in Lebanon working with refugees rely on faith for coping and motivation, findings suggest significant variability both in terms of perceived stress levels and extent of reliance on faith. Findings indicate the importance of teamwork and faith in humanity. Motivation often came from a belief in the cause or the refugees they were serving, and from a sense that they were doing God’s work. Implications for practice are discussed.

摘要

认识到信仰对许多在压力条件下工作的人起着重要的激励和应对作用，本研究调查了信仰对黎巴嫩与难民一起工作的社会工作者的影响（N = 47）。在个人访谈和焦点小组中使用结构化访谈指南收集数据。参与者还完成了一个简短的序数文书。虽然结果确实表明黎巴嫩的许多社会工作者与难民一起工作依靠信仰来应对和激励，但调查结果表明，在感知压力水平和对信仰的依赖程度方面存在显着差异。调查结果表明团队合作和对人性的信念的重要性。动机通常来自对他们所服务的事业或难民的信念，以及他们正在做上帝的工作的感觉。讨论了对实践的影响。