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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Sikh"”.
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Sikh men in therapy
… there is a gap within the literature regarding Sikh men’s perspectives of the concepts of therapy. The research explores help-seeking behaviour of Sikh men from the Sikh community. Through this, the aim has been to explore what factors contribute to deciding whether one should seek therapy, …
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Sikh Groups in Britain and Their Implications for Criteria Related to Sikh Identity
This thesis examines Sikh groups in Britain and the implications these have for criteria related to the issue of Sikh identity. Five groups have been selected. They are: the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jama; the Namdharis; the Ravidasls; the Valmikis; and the Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemisphere, …
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Religion and spirituality within the Sikh religion: how counselling psychologists can help
… and religious experience of members of the Sikh community with a focus on how such an experience affects their sense of wellbeing. Consequently, the central aim of this study is to explore how Sikhs use religion and spirituality with coping. This was examined by exploring how Sikhs deal with …
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The Sikhs and caste : a study of the Sikh community in Leeds and Bradford
… examines the persistence of caste among the Sikh community in Leeds and, to some extent, in the neighbouring city of Bradford. The notion that the Sikhs are a casteless brotherhood is challenged in the context of a brief discussion of the Indian caste system, the function of caste in Punjabi …
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The "unique" experiences of domestic violence of immigrant Sikh women through films.
… context in which minority groups such as the Sikh community make sense of domestic violence, and assign meaning to abuse, has seldom been explored in intimate partner violence research. Current literature, regardless of racial background, tends to homogenize the multiple experiences, …
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The Relationship Between Historical Trauma, Ethnic Identity, and Well-Being in Sikh Emerging Adults
<p>Sikhs have endured significant historical trauma, including colonial violence, displacement, and an unrecognized genocide (Tatla, 1999). Research suggests that a strong ethnic identity can mitigate the negative effects of historical trauma (Phinney, 1990; Phinney & Ong, 2007), particularly …
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Sikh Men Post 9/11: Visible Markers of Religion, Perceived Religious Discrimination, and Career Barriers
… this study was to investigate the experiences of Sikh men after 9/11. The sample included 231 Sikh men. Hypothesis 1 proposed that discrimination would mediate the relationship between visible markers of religion and psychological distress. Hypothesis 2 stated that discrimination would mediate the …
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The Punjab Problem: A Case Study on the Rise of Sikh Nationalist Identity in India,
Sikhs are among the many religious groups present in India. They are also one of the many minorities who have suffered since India’s independence in 1947. Since then, issues including the keeping and maintaining of its identity, growing fears of assimilation by Hindu fundamentalists and religious …
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Living with husbands with a label of dementia. The experience and meaning of Punjabi Sikh wives.
… explore the experiences and meanings of Punjabi Sikh wives in living with husbands who have a label of dementia. This study adopts a grounded theory methodology to explore the experiences of Punjabi Sikh wives living with husbands who have been given a diagnosis of dementia. Based on the accounts …
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"We Are A Volunteering Religion": A Qualitative Study Of Second Generation Sikhs' Volunteering Practices In Southeastern Michigan
… <p>A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF SECONDGENERATION SIKHS' VOLUNTEERING PRACTICES IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN</p> <p>by</p> <p>NAVKIRANPAL KAUR</p> <p>May, 2014</p> <p>Advisor: Dr. Heather Dillaway</p> <p>Major: Sociology</p> <p>Degree: Doctor of Philosophy</p> <p>Recent social science literature has …
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A Sikh-inspired vision for learning: the discursive production of an ethos by members of the GNNET education trust
… of a vision for learning by members of a Sikh education trust called GNNET, established in the Midlands, UK, in 2001. Four participant interviews are analysed to build a picture of the meanings, values and life experiences which underpin their endeavours to articulate an ethos. These bring …
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Music of living: an autoethnographic study of Sikhi through Gurbani Kirtan
… and singing form of devotional worship in the Sikh faith. Gurmat sangit is a term used to describe gurbani kirtan performed on traditional stringed instruments that were customary during the Sikh Guru period (late 15th – 17th century). In seeking authenticity and a closer connection to the Sikh …
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Parent socialization practices of immigrant Sikhs towards ethno-religious identity formation in their children
This study explored Sikh immigrant parents' socialization practices in the ethno-religious identity formation of their children, especially boys, between the ages of 10 - 18 years. Sikh men and boys wear outward identity markers which distinguish them as a group belonging to the Sikh faith (i.e., …
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An ethnographic study of the concept and development of the Gurdwara in the UK
Although Sikh gurdwārās have existed in the UK for the past one hundred years, there have been few studies focused on them by western academics. Gurharpal Singh and Darshan Singh Tatla state in their work, “Remarkably, the role of gurdwārās in community development has received little academic …
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"Don’t let them see a drink in my hand" : an interpretative phenomenological analysis of British Sikh women's experiences of alcohol
… alcohol consumption being prohibited within the Sikh community for religious reasons, it is well documented that this ruling is regularly transgressed. There is also now a rising body of evidence that suggests that there is an increase in consumption levels within this community (Wilsnack, …
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The educational and occupational aspirations of young Sikh adults. An ethnographic study of the discourses and narratives of parents, teachers and adults in one London school.
… aspirations are constructed by young Sikh adults. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten young Sikh adults, both their parents, and their teachers at one school in West London to investigate how future aspirations are constructed, which resources are employed, and why …
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The sixth river of Panjab: a qualitative exploration of alcohol use among Panjabi Sikhs in the UK
… Harmful alcohol use in the British based Panjabi Sikh diaspora is an underresearched topic and as a result, little is known about how cultural norms may contribute to the development of harmful drinking patterns. This thesis aims to address this gap by understanding how Panjabi Sikhs in the UK …
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La comunidad sikh de Barcelona Una aproximación etnográfica: Prácticas, negociación y transformaciones en el cuerpo y la corporalidad tras el proceso migratorio
… una creciente y significativa comunidad sikh que desde hace décadas habita en Barcelona y, por otro, analizar los cambios y las modificaciones en el cuerpo y la corporalidad como necesarios o pertinentes para la inserción y adaptación en un contexto nuevo tras el proceso migratorio. Dadas …
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Engaging Asian faith communities and counselling psychology perspectives in the development of older adult services.
… psychology perspectives can collaborate with the Sikh community in the development of Older Adult Psychology Services. 73 Sikh participants, aged 45-65 years contributed in English and Punjabi through interview, questionnaire or focus group at multiple community sites across 3 metropolitan …
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