The meanings and functions of occupations related to spirituality for African Nova Scotian women

Journal of Occupational Science

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 277-290

  Beagan, Brenda L ^a,b   Etowa, Josephine B ^c  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b Tier II Canada Research Department of Women's Health   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

Author keywords

African Canadian; Occupational function; Occupational meaning; Race; Racism; Religiosity; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

EID: 80051736610     PISSN: 14427591     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2011.594548     Document Type: Article

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