SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING: PERCEPTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON THE AKAN OF GHANA

Authors

  • John Kwaku Opoku Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.58.5042

Keywords:

Spirituality, Healing, Population health, disease, Akan

Abstract

Spirituality, over the years, has become an important concept, though complex. It has served as a means to providing meaning to life through feelings of hope and faith, as well as capable of promoting the well-being of the individual. Healing, on the other hand, implies a complete state of well-being. The paper assesses the perceptions and impact of the relationship between spirituality and healing on the Akan as a people. Using the mixed method approach, the study gives an extensive interpretation of the effects and influence of spirituality and healing on the Akan. It re-introduces the significance of spiritual systems on health and healing, and provides more information on better ways to holistically care for the sick. It suggests a constant observation and recognition of the dimensions of spirituality when considering population health.

Author Biography

John Kwaku Opoku, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Department of Religious Studies, Senior Lecturer

 

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Published

2018-08-31

How to Cite

Opoku, J. K. (2018). SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING: PERCEPTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON THE AKAN OF GHANA. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(8). https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.58.5042

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Vol. 5 No. 8 (2018): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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