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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS, vol.111, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
Although there is extensive literature on the psychosocial effects of forced migration, it is noteworthy that research on the role of spirituality in the adaptation process of migrants is limited. This study examines the difficulties faced by Syrian migrants who migrated to T & uuml;rkiye after 2011 during their forced migration process and the role of spirituality in their process of making sense of these difficulties. The research was designed within the framework of Pargament's Theory of Religious Coping and conducted using a phenomenological design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 adult Syrian migrants (7 females and 13 males) and analyzed using the MAXQDA 2024. The findings were interpreted around two main themes: "Struggling to Sustain Life and Meaning-Making in the Context of Forced Migration" and "Individual Coping Strategies." The results show that coping with spirituality exhibits a dual-sided structure that is both empowering and challenging, consistent with Pargament's theory, and reveal the need to develop spirituality-focused holistic intervention approaches in social work, mental health, and spiritual counseling practices.