Bringing Antonovsky's salutogenic theory to life: A qualitative inquiry into the experiences of young people with congenital heart disease

Objective: Antonovsky coined sense of coherence (SOC) as the central concept of his salutogenic theory focusing on the origins of well-being. SOC captures the degree to which one perceives the world as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful. Life events and resources are considered to be the bui...

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Main Authors: Silke Apers, Jessica Rassart, Koen Luyckx, Leen Oris, Eva Goossens, Werner Budts, Philip Moons, for the I-DETACH Investigators
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-03-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/29346/45292