Publications
Meaning in Late Life: A Scoping Review KU Leuven
Exploring Religion as a Path to Meaning: The Role of “Pastrotherapy” in Supporting Young People's Quest for a Good Life in Nigeria KU Leuven
This paper examines suicide prevalence among Nigerian youth struggling to find meaning in life. Frustrated by unattainable ideals, they experience despair. The study explores religion's role in providing support for meaning-seeking individuals. Utilizing an explorative approach, the paper highlights how religion can play a role in offering solidarity, morality, and hope as vital resources for creating a meaningful life. It introduces ...
Healthcare Chaplaincy for Geriatric Patients: A Quasi‑Experimental Study into the Outcomes of Catholic Chaplaincy Interventions in Belgium KU Leuven
The present non-randomized clinical trial examined the short-term outcomes of one-on-one chaplaincy interventions with 416 geriatric patients in Belgium. Participants were interviewed one or two days before a potential chaplaincy intervention (baseline measurement), and one or two days after a potential intervention (post-measurement). Patients in the non-randomized intervention group received an intervention by the chaplain, while the ...