| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | S. Q. Abbas |
| Author | S. Dein |
| Abstract | This paper reports on a focus group study aimed at exploring the difficulties that palliative care healthcare professionals encounter while assessing the spiritual distress of their patients. Three focus groups were conducted in a hospice (n = 15). Participants were all healthcare professionals working in the hospice in-patient unit. Interviews were taped and later transcribed. The data was analysed through content analysis. Emergent themes included: lack of vocabulary around spiritual issues, personal issues surrounding death and dying, training issues, fear of being unable to resolve spiritual problems, time constraints and difficulty separating spiritual and religious needs. Participants provided a number of recommendations for improving care. This pilot study has generated useful data in relation to how spiritual care of patients might be improved. Despite the abundance of academic publications and policies on spirituality, this area is not integrated well into palliative care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Mental Health, Religion & Culture |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 341-352 |
| Date | April 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674671003716780 |
| ISSN | 13674676 |
| Short Title | The difficulties assessing spiritual distress in palliative care patients |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Alexis D Abernethy |
| Author | Tina R Houston |
| Author | Jeffrey P Bjorck |
| Author | Richard L Gorsuch |
| Author | Harold L Arnold |
| Abstract | This study was designed to examine the relationship between religiousness (organized, nonorganized, and intrinsic) and religious problem solving (collaborative, deferring, and self-directing) in prostate cancer screening (PCS) attitudes and behavior. Men (N = 481) of African descent between the ages of 40 and 70 participated. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that religiousness and self-directed problem solving were associated with PCS attitudes. Intrinsic religiousness was associated with PCS attitudes after controlling for health and organized religiousness. Religiousness was not associated with PCS behavior. Intrinsic religiousness may be an important dimension of religiousness to be considered in tailoring cancer interventions for individuals from faith-based communities. |
| Publication | Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 316-331 |
| Date | 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Psychosoc Oncol |
| DOI | 10.1080/07347330902979036 |
| ISSN | 1540-7586 |
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| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Amy L Ai |
| Author | Christopher Peterson |
| Author | Steven F Bolling |
| Author | Harold Koenig |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: This study investigated the use of private prayer among middle-aged and older patients as a way of coping with cardiac surgery and prayer's relationship to optimism. DESIGN AND METHODS: The measure of prayer included three aspects: (a) belief in the importance of private prayer, (b) faith in the efficacy of prayer on the basis of previous experiences, and (c) intention to use prayer to cope with the distress associated with surgery. The sample was 246 patients awaiting cardiac surgery. The first in-person interview was administered 2 weeks before surgery and optimism was measured the day before surgery by telephone. RESULTS: Private prayer predicted optimism, along with older age, better socioeconomic resources, and healthier affect. Neither measures of general religiosity nor any type of prayers used by patients were associated with optimism. IMPLICATIONS: Suggestions were made for clinicians to improve spiritual assessment and care, and for researchers to address spiritual coping in clinical situations. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 70-81 |
| Date | Feb 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11815701 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:07:35 PM |
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Purpose: This study investigated the use of private prayer among middle-aged and older patients as a way of coping with cardiac surgery and prayer’s relationship to optimism. Results: Private prayer predicted optimism, along with older age, better socioeconomic resources, and healthier affect. Neither measures of general religiosity nor any type of prayers used by patients were associated with optimism.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | A L Ai |
| Author | R E Dunkle |
| Author | C Peterson |
| Author | S F Bolling |
| Abstract | Issues related to psychological recovery following coronary bypass surgeries (CABG) have emerged in recent years. Other research has shown the effects of spiritual or religious activities on health and aging. However, little is known about the relationship of spiritual coping, including religious coping, to post-CABG adjustment. This study addressed multifactorial determinants of postoperative psychological recovery and the effects of private prayer, a form of spiritual coping, on the recovery of 151 older patients. Results show that most patients pray about their postoperative problems and that private prayer appears to significantly decrease depression and general distress one year post-CABG. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 591-601 |
| Date | Oct 1998 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/9803647 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:06:25 PM |
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This study addressed multifactorial determinants of postoperative psychological recovery and the effects of private prayer, a form of spiritual coping, on the recovery of 151 older patients. Results show that most patients pray about their postoperative problems and that private prayer appears to significantly decrease depression and general distress one year post-CABG.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Amy L Ai |
| Author | Crystal L Park |
| Author | Marshall Shearer |
| Abstract | Settling one's end-of-life affairs in the face of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) can be both distressing and beneficial for individuals who are facing imminent threat of death. Religious thoughts, common in this context, may offer some comfort and support for facing this process. However, few empirical studies have addressed the role of religious or spiritual involvement in the settling of one's end-of-life affairs in cardiac patients. This prospective study investigated the effect of religious and spiritual factors on whether decisions regarding end-of-life had been made in a sample of middle-aged and older patients undergoing CABG. In particular, we expected faith factors of an intrinsic nature would promote this decision. Two weeks pre-operatively, patients (mean age = 65 years) were recruited for interviews. One hundred seventy-seven CABG patients completed the pre-operative and post-operative follow-up one month after surgery, while 96 offered information regarding their engagement in settling end-of-life affairs. Cardiac indicators were obtained from the computerized Society of Thoracic Surgeons' Adult Cardiac Database (STS). Multiple regression analyses revealed that private religiousness increased the likelihood of having engaged in end-of-life decision planning by nearly half again (OR = .1.47, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.96, p < .05) and that experiencing reverence in secular contexts nearly doubled the likelihood (OR = .1.99, 95% CI = 1.16, 3.44, p < .05). The reduced likelihood of having made plans was observed among those who scored higher on experiencing reverence in religious contexts (OR = .44, 95% CI = .23, .87, p < .05) and among patients using petitionary prayer (OR = .21, 95% CI = .04, .98,p < .05). These effects manifested after controlling for age, impacted functioning, and number of diseased arteries. Therefore, faith factors appear to have independent but complex effects on end-of-life decision making in middle-aged and older cardiac patients. |
| Publication | International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 113-132 |
| Date | 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Psychiatry Med |
| ISSN | 0091-2174 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18624023 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:04:07 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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This prospective study investigated the effect of religious and spiritual factors on whether decisions regarding end-of-life had been made in a sample of middle-aged and older patients undergoing CABG. In particular, we expected faith factors of an intrinsic nature would promote this decision.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen C. Ainlay |
| Author | Royce Singleton |
| Author | Victoria L. Swigert |
| Abstract | This study examined the relationship between aging and religious participation, focusing on changes in older people's formal participation in church life, informal or private religious practices, and attitudes towards participation in the church. Survey data from a random sample of older persons in a medium-sized northeastern city included both objective and subjective measures of health. Contrary to earlier studies which relied on subjective health as the sole indicator of health status, multiple regression analyses showed that health, especially as measured by health-related, functional limitations, serves an important mediating role. Older people experience greater functional limitations and, in turn, are less likely to engage in various church activities. These findings have important implications for the activity-disengagement debate within social gerontology and also for the concern in the sociology of religion with the role of religion in older people's lives. |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 175-188 |
| Date | Jun., 1992 |
| DOI | 10.2307/1387007 |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| Short Title | Aging and Religious Participation |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/1387007 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 1:48:21 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Jun., 1992 / Copyright © 1992 Society for the Scientific Study of Religion |
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This study examined the relationship between aging and religious participation, focusing on changes in older people’s formal participation in church life, informal or private religious practices, and attitudes towards participation in the church. Contrary to earlier studies which relied on subjective health as the sole indicator of health status, multiple regression analyses showed that health, especially as measured by health-related, functional limitations, serves an important mediating role. Older people experience greater functional limitations and, in turn, are less likely to engage in various church activities.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Gwenda Albers |
| Author | Michael A. Echteld |
| Author | Henrica C.W. de Vet |
| Author | Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen |
| Author | Mecheline H.M. van der Linden |
| Author | Luc Deliens |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 290-300 |
| Date | August 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.12.012 |
| ISSN | 0885-3924 |
| Short Title | Content and Spiritual Items of Quality-of-Life Instruments Appropriate for Use in Palliative Care |
| Accessed | Monday, September 13, 2010 8:46:53 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:07 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Benedetta Allegranzi |
| Author | Ziad A Memish |
| Author | Liam Donaldson |
| Author | Didier Pittet |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND Health care-associated infections affect hundreds of millions of patients worldwide each year. The World Health Organization's (WHO) First Global Patient Safety Challenge, "Clean Care is Safer Care," is tackling this major patient safety problem, with the promotion of hand hygiene in health care as the project's cornerstone. WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Healthcare have been prepared by a large group of international experts and are currently in a pilot-test phase to assess feasibility and acceptability in different health care settings worldwide. METHODS An extensive literature search was conducted and experts and religious authorities were consulted to investigate religiocultural factors that may potentially influence hand hygiene promotion, offer possible solutions, and suggest areas for future research. RESULTS Religious faith and culture can strongly influence hand hygiene behavior in health care workers and potentially affect compliance with best practices. Interesting data were retrieved on specific indications for hand cleansing according to the 7 main religions worldwide, interpretation of hand gestures, the concept of "visibly dirty" hands, and the use of alcohol-based hand rubs and prohibition of alcohol use by some religions. CONCLUSIONS The impact of religious faith and cultural specificities must be taken into consideration when implementing a multimodal strategy to promote hand hygiene on a global scale. |
| Publication | American Journal of Infection Control |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 28-34 |
| Date | Feb 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Am J Infect Control |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ajic.2008.01.014 |
| ISSN | 1527-3296 |
| Short Title | Religion and culture |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18834738 |
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| Extra | PMID: 18834738 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Rebecca S Allen |
| Author | Laura Lee Phillips |
| Author | Lucinda Lee Roff |
| Author | Ronald Cavanaugh |
| Author | Laura Day |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: With the rapid growth in the older inmate population, emerging issues regarding physical and mental health require greater research and clinical attention. We examined the relation of religiousness/spirituality; demographic characteristics such as age, race, and type of crime; and physical and mental health among 73 older male inmates in the state of Alabama. DESIGN AND METHODS: Inmates older than age 50 who passed a cognitive screening completed face-to-face interviews lasting between 30 and 60 min. Due to the low literacy rates of the participants, we administered all measures orally with response cards to facilitate understanding. RESULTS: Nearly 70% of the inmates were incarcerated for murder or sexual crimes. There were no racial/ethnic differences in reported religiousness/spirituality, demographic characteristics, or mental health. We found an association between self-reported years of incarceration and experienced forgiveness. Three regression models examined whether inmates' self-reported religiousness/spirituality influenced anxiety, depression, and desire for hastened death. We found that having a greater number of daily spiritual experiences and not feeling abandoned by God were associated with better emotional health. IMPLICATIONS: Future studies, perhaps using longitudinal or case-control methodology, should examine whether increased daily spiritual experiences and decreased feelings of abandonment by God foster better mental health among older inmates. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 692-697 |
| Date | Oct 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18981285 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:32:40 PM |
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We examined the relation of religiousness/spirituality; demographic characteristics such as age, race, and type of crime; and physical and mental health among 73 older male inmates in the state of Alabama. Nearly 70% of the inmates were incarcerated for murder or sexual crimes. There were no racial/ethnic differences in reported religiousness/spirituality, demographic characteristics, or mental health. We found an association between self-reported years of incarceration and experienced forgiveness.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Diddy Antai |
| Abstract | This study assessed the role of mother's religious affiliation in child immunization status of surviving children 12 months of age and older in Nigeria, using data from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). Guided by two competing hypotheses--the 'characteristics hypothesis' and the 'particularized theology hypothesis'--variations in the risks of child immunization in Nigeria were examined using logistic regression analysis. The results indicate that religion plays a role in the risk of non-immunization; religion was not associated with the risk of partial immunization; however, religion was significantly associated with the reduced risk of full immunization. |
| Publication | Journal of Biosocial Science |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 57-76 |
| Date | Jan 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Biosoc Sci |
| DOI | 10.1017/S0021932008002861 |
| ISSN | 1469-7599 |
| Short Title | Faith and child survival |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18471339 |
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This study assessed the role of mother's religious affiliation in child immunization status of surviving children 12 months of age and older in Nigeria, using data from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The results indicate that religion plays a role in the risk of non-immunization; religion was not associated with the risk of partial immunization; however, religion was significantly associated with the reduced risk of full immunization.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen J. Bahr |
| Author | John P. Hoffmann |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this research was to examine whether authoritative, authoritarian, indulgent, and neglectful parenting styles were associated with adolescent alcohol use and heavy drinking, after controlling for peer use, religiosity, and other relevant variables. METHOD: Structural equation modeling was used to estimate direct and indirect associations of parenting style with alcohol use and heavy drinking among 4,983 adolescents in Grades 7-12. RESULTS: Adolescents whose parents were authoritative were less likely to drink heavily than adolescents from the other three parenting styles, and they were less likely to have close friends who used alcohol. In addition, religiosity was negatively associated with heavy drinking after controlling for other relevant variables. CONCLUSIONS: Authoritative parenting appears to have both direct and indirect associations with the risk of heavy drinking among adolescents. Authoritative parenting, where monitoring and support are above average, might help deter adolescents from heavy alcohol use, even when adolescents have friends who drink. In addition, the data suggest that the adolescent's choice of friends may be an intervening variable that helps explain the negative association between authoritative parenting and adolescent heavy drinking. |
| Publication | Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 539-543 |
| Date | Jul 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Stud Alcohol Drugs |
| ISSN | 1938-4114 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:54:06 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20553662 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carol M Baldwin |
| Author | Marcia Grant |
| Author | Christopher Wendel |
| Author | Susan Rawl |
| Author | C Max Schmidt |
| Author | Clifford Ko |
| Author | Robert S Krouse |
| Abstract | Purpose: To examine spiritual quality of life (QOL) of veterans with intestinal ostomies. Design: Mixed-method cross-sectional. Methods: Male veterans with total scores in the upper (n = 59) and lower (n = 61) quartiles of the City of Hope Quality-of-Life-Ostomy survey provided spiritual QOL data. Analyses included chi-square and analysis of variance with significance set at p < .05. Content analysis was used to explicate narratives and focus groups. Results: The high spiritual QOL group was more likely to be married, older, and report more years since surgery (each p < .0001). Upper quartile participants had more favorable scores for several spiritual QOL domains (all p < .0001). Qualitative comments reflected high or low total QOL scores. Conclusions: Spiritual QOL is influenced by an intestinal stoma. Qualitative comments lend insight into the meaning of spirituality items. Findings can assist in the provision of holistic care in this population. |
| Publication | Journal of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 185-194; discussion 195-196; quiz 197-199 |
| Date | Sep 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J Holist Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1177/0898010108315185 |
| ISSN | 0898-0101 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18664602 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:06:25 PM |
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Purpose: To examine spiritual quality of life (QOL) of veterans with intestinal ostomies. Design: Mixed-method cross-sectional. Conclusions: Spiritual QOL is influenced by an intestinal stoma. Qualitative comments lend insight into the meaning of spirituality items.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Arreed Barabasz |
| Author | Linda Higley |
| Author | Ciara Christensen |
| Author | Marianne Barabasz |
| Abstract | This article investigates the effect of hypnosis on immunity and whether this is the key mechanism in the hypnotic treatment of the genital infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease and can lead to cervical and other cancers. Current medical treatments are aimed at tissue assault (acids, freezing, surgery). Medical wart clearance rates are only 30% to 70% and reoccurrence is common. Our research contrasted hypnosis-only with medical-only therapies, using both urban hospital and rural community samples. Both hypnosis and medical therapy resulted in a statistically significant (p < .04) reduction in areas and numbers of lesions. Yet, at the 12-week follow-up, complete clearance rates were 5 to 1 in favor of hypnosis. |
| Publication | International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 102-121 |
| Date | 1/2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Int. J. of Clinical & Expt. Hypnosis |
| DOI | 10.1080/00207140903310899 |
| ISSN | 0020-7144 |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com/openurl? genre=article&… |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Steven E. Barkan |
| Author | Susan F. Greenwood |
| Abstract | A growing body of research addresses religion and well-being among older adults. In investigating these significant aspects of older adults' lives, many studies find that religious attendance is positively associated with psychological well-being. However, this conclusion bears further scrutiny for several reasons, including a shortage of national data, the possibility that the effect found in some studies is due to the relationship of religious attendance with physical health, and lack of clarity on the reasons for this effect. This study addresses these gaps in prior research with data from pooled samples of the General Social Survey. Net of controls, we find among other results that religious attendance is positively associated with two measures of subjective well-being among adults age 65 and older. Final remarks address the theoretical implications of the findings and discuss directions for future research. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 116-129 |
| Date | Dec., 2003 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| Short Title | Religious Attendance and Subjective Well-Being among Older Americans |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3512578 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:06:59 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 2003 / Copyright © 2003 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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A growing body of research addresses religion and well-being among older adults. In investigating these significant aspects of older adults’ lives, many studies find that religious attendance is positively associated with psychological well-being. Net of controls, we find among other results that religious attendance is positively associated with two measures of subjective well-being among adults age 65 and older.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Meghan Baruth |
| Author | Sara Wilcox |
| Author | Margaret D. Condrasky |
| Abstract | <p><br/>A unique strength of the African-American community is the importance of church and faith. Interventions promoting health might want to build on these strengths by developing faith-based interventions that encourage churches to create an environment that supports behavior change. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between perceived environmental church support for healthy eating and intake of fruit and vegetables and fat- and fiber-related behaviors, and to examine whether these relationships differ by sex. The design was a cross-sectional study in which participants completed self-report dietary and perceived church support measures before initiation of an intervention. Relationships between fruit and vegetable consumption, fat- and fiber-related behaviors, and perceived church support (eg, total, written informational, spoken informational, instrumental [fruit and vegetable consumption only]), along with Support×Sex interactions were examined. Participants were 1,136 African-American church members from four geographically defined districts in South Carolina. Statistical analyses included regression models controlling for sex, age, years of education, health rating, and body mass index using SAS PROC MIXED. A separate model was conducted for each measure of perceived church support and each type of healthy eating index. Perceived total church support and perceived written and spoken informational church support were associated with considerably higher fruit and vegetable intake and more favorable fiber-related behaviors, whereas only perceived total and perceived written informational support were associated with more low-fat dietary behaviors. Perceived instrumental church support was not associated with fruit and vegetable consumption. No sex differences were found. The social and physical church environment can be an important factor influencing the dietary habits of its members. Future faith-based interventions should further explore the role of the church environment in improving the dietary practices of its members.</p> |
| Publication | Journal of the American Dietetic Association |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 889-893 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| DOI | 16/j.jada.2011.03.014 |
| ISSN | 0002-8223 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000282231100277X |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 7:04:22 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Eran Ben-Arye |
| Author | Sonia Karkabi |
| Author | Chen Shapira |
| Author | Elad Schiff |
| Author | Ofer Lavie |
| Author | Yael Keshet |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in a primary care practice in Israel to determine prevalence and patterns of use. METHODS: Trained research assistants invited all patients attending the administrative, medical, pharmaceutical, or nursing services of 7 clinics in urban and rural areas of northern Israel over a 16-month period, from April 1, 2005, through August 1, 2006, to complete a 13-item written questionnaire about CAM use and beliefs about CAM safety and efficacy. CAM was defined as therapies often referred to as alternative, complementary, natural, or folk/traditional medicine, and which are not usually offered as part of the medical treatment in the clinic, including herbal medicine, Chinese medicine (including acupuncture), homeopathy, folk and traditional remedies, dietary/nutritional therapy (including nutritional supplements), chiropractic, movement/manual healing therapies (including massage, reflexology, yoga, and Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques), mind-body techniques (including meditation, guided imagery, and relaxation), energy and healing therapies, and other naturopathic therapies. The Pearson chi(2) test and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess univariate associations with the odds ratios of CAM use among Arab and Jewish women. A t test was performed to determine whether there were any differences in the continuous variables between the 2 groups. RESULTS: Of 3972 consecutive patients who received the questionnaire, 3447 responded; 2139 respondents (62%) were women. Of the female respondents, 2121 reported their religion (1238 respondents [58%] self-identified as being Arab, and 883 [41.6%] as being Jewish). Compared with men, more women used CAM during the previous year (46.4% vs 39.4%; P < 0.001). Women were more likely to use CAM and to be interested in receiving CAM at primary care clinics. Arab women reported less CAM use than Jewish women but were more interested in experiencing CAM, had a higher degree of confidence in CAM efficacy and safety, and more frequently supported the integration of CAM practitioners in primary care clinics. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, women visiting primary care clinics in northern Israel used CAM more often than men did. Arab women reported less use of CAM than did Jewish women but also reported greater confidence in CAM efficacy and safety. |
| Publication | Gender Medicine: Official Journal of the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine at Columbia University |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 384-397 |
| Date | Jul 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Gend Med |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.genm.2009.07.002 |
| ISSN | 1550-8579 |
| Short Title | Complementary medicine in the primary care setting |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19682666 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:47:01 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 19682666 |
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in a primary care practice in Israel to determine prevalence and patterns of use. Conclusions: In this study, women visiting primary care clinics in northern Israel used CAM more often than men did. Arab women reported less use of CAM than did Jewish women but also reported greater confidence in CAM efficacy and safety.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carla Berg |
| Author | Won S Choi |
| Author | Harsohena Kaur |
| Author | Nicole Nollen |
| Author | Jasjit S Ahluwalia |
| Abstract | The aim of the present study was to identify contextual factors related to smoking among urban African-American and White adolescents. We administered a survey assessing demographic and psychosocial variables to 299 adolescents in an urban pediatric clinic in the Midwest. Results indicated that being female, older age, lower academic performance, depressive symptoms, less frequent church attendance, parental smoking, and parental attitudes toward smoking were related to adolescent smoking. After controlling for demographics, the multivariate model predicting adolescent smoking included depressive symptoms, less frequent church attendance, and parental disapproval of smoking. Given these findings, efforts to decrease adolescent smoking may be enhanced by attending to depressive symptoms demonstrated by adolescents as well as contextual factors including parental attitudes and church attendance. |
| Publication | Journal of Community Health |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-63 |
| Date | Feb 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Community Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10900-008-9118-4 |
| ISSN | 0094-5145 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18830691 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:29:00 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 18830691 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Deborah L Berger |
| Author | Ellen Johnson Silver |
| Author | Ruth E K Stein |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To examine yoga's effects on inner-city children's well-being. METHODS: This pilot study compared fourth- and fifth-grade students at 2 after-school programs in Bronx, New York. One program offered yoga 1 hour per week for 12 weeks (yoga) and the other program (non-yoga) did not. Preintervention and postintervention emotional well-being was assessed by Harter's Global Self-Worth and Physical Appearance subscales, which were the study's primary outcome measures. Secondary outcomes included other measures of emotional well-being assessed by 2 new scales: Perceptions of Physical Health and Yoga Teachings (including Negative Behaviors, Positive Behaviors, and Focusing/relaxation subscales). Preintervention and postintervention, physical wellbeing was assessed by measures of flexibility and balance. Subjective ratings ofyoga's effects on well-being were evaluated by an additional questionnaire completed by the yoga group only. RESULTS: Data were collected from 78% (n=39) and 86.5% (n=32) of potential yoga and non-yoga study enrollees. No differences in baseline demographics were found. Controlling for preintervention well-being differences using analysis of covariance, we found that children in the yoga group had better postintervention Negative Behaviors scores and balance than the non-yoga group (P < .05). The majority of children participating in yoga reported enhanced wellbeing, as reflected by perceived improvements in behaviors directly targeted by yoga (e.g., strength, flexibility, balance). CONCLUSIONS: Although no significant differences were found in the study's primary outcomes (global self-worth and perceptions of physical well-being), children participating in yoga reported using fewer negative behaviors in response to stress and had better balance than a comparison group. Improvements in wellbeing, specifically in behaviors directly targeted by yoga, were reported. These results suggest a possible role of yoga as a preventive intervention as well as a means of improving children's perceived well-being. |
| Publication | Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 36-42 |
| Date | 2009 Sep-Oct |
| Journal Abbr | Altern Ther Health Med |
| ISSN | 1078-6791 |
| Short Title | Effects of yoga on inner-city children's well-being |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19771929 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:22:56 PM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Bergman |
| Author | Arlene Fink |
| Author | Lorna Kwan |
| Author | Sally Maliski |
| Author | Mark S Litwin |
| Abstract | Despite the positive influence of spiritual coping on the acceptance of a cancer diagnosis, higher spirituality is associated with receipt of more high intensity care at the end of life. The purpose of our study was to assess the association between spirituality and type of end-of-life care received by disadvantaged men with prostate cancer. We studied low-income, uninsured men in IMPACT, a state-funded public assistance program, who had died since its inception in 2001. Of the 60 men who died, we included the 35 who completed a spirituality questionnaire at program enrollment. We abstracted sociodemographic and clinical information as well as treatment within IMPACT, including zolendroic acid, chemotherapy, hospice use, and palliative radiation therapy. We measured spirituality with the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being questionnaire (FACIT-Sp) and compared end-of-life care received between subjects with low and high FACIT-Sp scores using chi-squared analyses. A higher proportion of men with high (33%) versus low (13%) spirituality scores enrolled in hospice, although our analysis was not adequately powered to demonstrate statistical significance. Likewise, we saw a trend toward increased receipt of palliative radiation among those with higher spirituality (37% vs. 25%, P=0.69). The differences in end-of-life care received among those with low and high spirituality varied little by the FACIT-Sp peace and faith subscales. Conclusions: End-of-life care was similar between men with lower and higher spirituality. Men with higher spirituality trended toward greater hospice use, suggesting that they redirected the focus of their care from curative to palliative goals. |
| Publication | World Journal of Urology |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 43-49 |
| Date | Feb 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | World J Urol |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00345-010-0610-y |
| ISSN | 1433-8726 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:29:35 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21170717 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:57 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Arlene Bermann |
| Abstract | This article, written by a therapist in midlife, considers the intersection of aging, psychotherapy, and spiritual practice. It includes professional and personal reflections as well as clinical examples explored through the complementary lenses of intersubjectivity theory, which describes the co-creation of experience by therapist and patient, and Zen Buddhsim, which explores the illusory nature of some of our most basic assumptions. The author discusses the nuances of listening to and attempting to understand others, especially in the transference and countertransference. The author reflects on her personal experience of the processes of aging and maturing, both emotionally and physically, and on ways in which life has changed for her, over time, as a result of aging, meditation, and psychotherapy practice. Concepts explored include co-creation of relationship, emptiness and impermanence, and existential anxiety. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Women & Therapy |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 267-274 |
| Date | April 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1080/02703140902851849 |
| ISSN | 0270-3149 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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In this article, a therapist in midlife considers the intersection of aging, psychotherapy, and spiritual practice. It includes professional and personal reflections as well as clinical examples explored through the complementary lenses of intersubjectivity theory, which describes the co-creation of experience by therapist and patient, and Zen Buddhsim, which explores the illusory nature of some of our most basic assumptions. Reflecting on her personal experience of the processes of aging and maturing, the author discusses the nuances of listening to and attempting to understand others, especially in the transference and countertransference. Concepts explored include co-creation of relationship, emptiness and impermanence, and existential anxiety.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Shannon Carothers Bert |
| Abstract | This project assessed the influence of religiosity and spirituality on the socioemotional and behavioral adjustment of 110 adolescent mothers and their teenage offspring at age 14. Maternal religiosity, measured prenatally and when children were 3, 5, and 8 years of age, was defined as involvement in church as well as contact with and dependence on church officials and members. Levels of spirituality, defined as religious practices and beliefs, were assessed for both mothers and their children at 14 years postpartum. Hierarchical regression analyses suggested that maternal religiosity was a strong predictor of maternal and child adjustment; children’s own spirituality served as a predictor of their socioemotional adjustment as well. Furthermore, child spirituality mediated the relationship between maternal religiosity and children’s externalizing behavior. Implications for designing intervention programs with high risk families are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Journal of Youth and Adolescence |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 72-84 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10964-010-9506-9 |
| ISSN | 0047-2891 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sonia Bhalotra |
| Author | Christine Valente |
| Author | Arthur van Soest |
| Abstract | The socioeconomic status of Indian Muslims is, on average, considerably lower than that of upper-caste Hindus. Muslims nevertheless exhibit substantially higher child survival rates, and have done for decades. This paper analyses this seeming puzzle. A decomposition of the survival differential confirms that some compositional effects favour Muslims but that, overall, differences in characteristics and especially the Muslim deficit in parental education predict a Muslim disadvantage. The results of this study contribute to a recent literature that debates the importance of socioeconomic status (SES) in determining health and survival. They augment a growing literature on the role of religion or culture as encapsulating important unobservable behaviours or endowments that influence health, indeed, enough to reverse the SES gradient that is commonly observed. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Economics |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 191-204 |
| Date | Mar 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Econ |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2009.11.002 |
| ISSN | 1879-1646 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 22, 2010 8:37:39 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19969383 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey Bjorck |
| Author | Robert Braese |
| Author | Joseph Tadie |
| Author | David Gililland |
| Abstract | Research literature on adolescent coping is growing, but typically such studies have ignored religious coping strategies and their potential impact on functioning. To address this lack, we developed the Adolescent Religious Coping Scale and used its seven subscales to examine the relationship between religious coping and emotional functioning. A cross-sectional research design was used with both a validation sample of Christian school students (Sample 1, N = 500, ages 12–19) and a cross-validation sample of Christian youth group attenders (Sample 2, N = 62, ages 11–18). Emotional functioning was assessed positively (life satisfaction) and negatively (hopelessness). Factor analyses supported factorial validity, and alpha levels supported reliability of the seven religious coping subscales (Positive God-Focused Coping, Seeking Religious Support, Constructive Distraction, Questioning, Avoidance, Denial, and Deferring). For both samples, religious coping was significantly related (unique variance) to religious support, parental support, and emotional functioning, respectively. In general, positive religious coping strategies were related to more support and better functioning, whereas the reverse was true for negative religious coping strategies. Moreover, many of these results were maintained even after controlling for variance due to age, gender, and religious attendance. As such, clinicians working with religious adolescents should consider encouraging these teens to optimize use of positive religious coping strategies and minimize reliance on negative ones as part of a holistic approach to handling stress. Religious coping findings are discussed regarding their comparison to general adolescent coping and with respect to future research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Journal of Child & Family Studies |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 343-359 |
| Date | June 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10826-009-9305-7 |
| ISSN | 10621024 |
| Short Title | The Adolescent Religious Coping Scale |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:28:48 PM |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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Research literature on adolescent coping is growing, but typically such studies have ignored religious coping strategies and their potential impact on functioning. This article develops the Adolescent Religious Coping Scale using its seven subscales to examine the relationship between religious coping and emotional functioning. In general, positive religious coping strategies were related to more support and better functioning, whereas the reverse was true for negative religious coping strategies. Moreover, many of these results were maintained even after controlling for variance due to age, gender, and religious attendance. As such, clinicians working with religious adolescents should consider encouraging these teens to optimize use of positive religious coping strategies and minimize reliance on negative ones as part of a holistic approach to handling stress. Religious coping findings are discussed regarding their comparison to general adolescent coping and with respect to future research directions.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | David S Black |
| Author | Joel Milam |
| Author | Steve Sussman |
| Abstract | Objective: Although the efficacy of meditation interventions has been examined among adult samples, meditation treatment effects among youth are relatively unknown. We systematically reviewed empirical studies for the health-related effects of sitting-meditative practices implemented among youth aged 6 to 18 years in school, clinic, and community settings. Methods: A systematic review of electronic databases (PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews Database, Google Scholar) was conducted from 1982 to 2008, obtaining a sample of 16 empirical studies related to sitting-meditation interventions among youth. Results: Meditation modalities included mindfulness meditation, transcendental meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Study samples primarily consisted of youth with preexisting conditions such as high-normal blood pressure, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and learning disabilities. Studies that examined physiologic outcomes were composed almost entirely of African American/black participants. Median effect sizes were slightly smaller than those obtained from adult samples and ranged from 0.16 to 0.29 for physiologic outcomes and 0.27 to 0.70 for psychosocial/behavioral outcomes. Conclusions: Sitting meditation seems to be an effective intervention in the treatment of physiologic, psychosocial, and behavioral conditions among youth. Because of current limitations, carefully constructed research is needed to advance our understanding of sitting meditation and its future use as an effective treatment modality among younger populations. |
| Publication | Pediatrics |
| Date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Pediatrics |
| DOI | 10.1542/peds.2008-3434 |
| ISSN | 1098-4275 |
| Short Title | Sitting-Meditation Interventions Among Youth |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19706568 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:06:30 PM |
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We systematically reviewed empirical studies for the health-related effects of sitting-meditative practices implemented among youth aged 6 to 18 years in school, clinic, and community settings. Conclusions: Sitting meditation seems to be an effective intervention in the treatment of physiologic, psychosocial, and behavioral conditions among youth.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Melissa Bopp |
| Author | Elizabeth A Fallon |
| Author | David X Marquez |
| Abstract | Purpose. To develop, implement, and evaluate a pilot faith-based physical activity (PA) intervention for Latinos. Design. Randomized trial, with two churches receiving the intervention and one church serving as a comparison group. Setting. Three Catholic churches near Manhattan, Kansas. Subjects. A subsample of the congregation from the intervention churches (n = 24) and comparison church (n = 23) volunteered to take part in the assessment. Intervention. Culturally and spiritually relevant education materials and activities were developed promoting the health benefits of PA. Educational materials included flyers, bulletin inserts, and posters. An 8-week team based walking contest promoted social support for PA. A health “fiesta” provided hands-on educational opportunities for PA. Measures. Organizational and individual process evaluation outcomes were assessed at baseline and 6 months. Interviews with church contacts at 6 months documented successes and struggles with implementation. Individual-level variables assessed knowledge related to PA and exposure to the intervention. Analysis. Basic frequencies and descriptive statistics were used. Results. Compared with 36% of comparison participants, 66% of intervention participants identified health reasons for participating in PA, and 47% accurately described PA recommendations, compared with 16% of comparison participants. Process evaluation revealed implementation successes and struggles, including communication problems with church contacts and difficulty in creating a large exposure to intervention materials. Conclusions. This pilot study provides formative research for developing larger faith-based PA interventions targeting Latinos. |
| Publication | American Journal of Health Promotion: AJHP |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 168-171 |
| Date | 2011 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | Am J Health Promot |
| DOI | 10.4278/ajhp.090413-ARB-138 |
| ISSN | 0890-1171 |
| Short Title | A faith-based physical activity intervention for Latinos |
| Accessed | Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:39:12 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21192745 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
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A pilot faith-based physical activity (PA) intervention for Latinos to study health benefits. Samples were taken from church subjects and physical activity was generally culturally relevant. This pilot study provides formative research for developing larger faith-based PA interventions targeting Latinos.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jill E Bormann |
| Author | Tom L Smith |
| Author | Sheryl Becker |
| Author | Madeline Gershwin |
| Author | Laureen Pada |
| Author | Ann H Grudzinski |
| Author | Elizabeth A Nurmi |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: Silent, frequent repetition of a mantram-a word or phrase with spiritual significance, sometimes called a Holy Name-is an ancient form of prayer that may reduce stress and related symptoms. The authors tested the feasibility and efficacy of a 5-week (90-min per week) intervention on mantram repetition in a sample of ambulatory veterans. METHOD: Aconvenience sample (N= 62) of outpatient veterans participated in the study by completing pre-and posttest self-report questionnaires on stress, anxiety, anger, quality of life, and spiritual well-being. Wrist-worn counters were provided to track mantram practice. FINDINGS: Mantram repetition significantly reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improved quality of life and spiritual well-being. CONCLUSION: Additional research using a larger sample size and control group is needed to further substantiate the benefits of this intervention. IMPLICATIONS: Frequent, silent mantram repetition is easily taught and could be used by nurses and patients for managing stress and increasing well-being. |
| Publication | Journal of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 395-414 |
| Date | Dec 2005 |
| Journal Abbr | J Holist Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1177/0898010105278929 |
| ISSN | 0898-0101 |
| Short Title | Efficacy of frequent mantram repetition on stress, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in veterans |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16251489 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:27:55 PM |
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The authors tested the feasibility and efficacy of a 5-week (90-min per week) intervention on mantram repetition in a sample of ambulatory veterans. Findings: Mantram repetition significantly reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improved quality of life and spiritual well-being.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Gracie E. H. Boswell |
| Author | Kirstin C. Boswell-Ford |
| Abstract | Guided by Atchley's Continuity Theory of the Spiritual Self as presented in Aging, spirituality, and religion, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, MN (1995), this study tested the validity of two dimensions of religiosity and one dimension of spirituality. It then examined the extent to which each dimension of religiosity influenced having spiritual experiences for 221 chronically ill older adults. Mean age of the sample was 80 years. Structural equation modeling was used to test a conceptual model. Substantive findings were that private religiosity (prayer and coping), but not public religiosity (participation and other church involvement) may influence reporting spiritual experiences by the older adults in the study. Findings revealed a good model fit to the data and strong factor loadings revealed sound construct validity for the latent variables (i.e., public and private religiosities, and experiential spirituality) in the model. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 200-211 |
| Date | Jun 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-009-9254-x |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:39:11 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19434496 |
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This study tested the validity of two dimensions of religiosity and one dimension of spirituality, guided by Atchley’s Continuity Theory of the Spiritual Self as presented in Aging, spirituality, and religion, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, MN (1995). It then examined the extent to which each dimension of religiosity influenced having spiritual experiences for 221 chronically ill older adults. Substantive findings were that private religiosity (prayer and coping), but not public religiosity (participation and other church involvement) may influence reporting spiritual experiences by the older adults in the study. Findings revealed a good model fit to the data and strong factor loadings revealed sound construct validity for the latent variables (i.e., public and private religiosities, and experiential spirituality) in the model.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Hayden B Bosworth |
| Author | Kwang-Soo Park |
| Author | Douglas R McQuoid |
| Author | Judith C Hays |
| Author | David C Steffens |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Both religiousness and social support have been shown to influence depression outcome, yet some researchers have theorized that religiousness largely reflects social support. We set out to determine the relationship of religiousness with depression outcome after considering clinical factors. METHODS: Elderly patients (n=114) in the MHCRC for the Study of Depression in Late Life while undergoing treatment using a standardized algorithm were examined. Patients completed measures of public and religious practice, a modified version of Pargament's RCOPE to measure religious coping, and subjective and instrument social support measures. A geriatric psychiatrist completed the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) at baseline and six months. RESULTS: Both positive and negative religious coping were related to MADRS scores in treated individuals, and positive coping was related to MADRS six months later, independent of social support measures, demographic, and clinical measures (e.g. use of electro-convulsive therapy, number of depressed episodes). Public religious practice, but not private religious practice was independently related to MADRS scores at the time of completion of the religiousness measures. Religious coping was related to social support, but was independently related to depression outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians caring for older depressives should consider inquiring about spirituality and religious coping as a way of improving depressive outcomes. |
| Publication | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 905-914 |
| Date | Oct 2003 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Geriatr Psychiatry |
| DOI | 10.1002/gps.945 |
| ISSN | 0885-6230 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14533123 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:38:02 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 14533123 |
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Objective: Both religiousness and social support have been shown to influence depression outcome, yet some researchers have theorized that religiousness largely reflects social support. We set out to determine the relationship of religiousness with depression outcome after considering clinical factors.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Regina Szylit Bousso |
| Author | Taís de Souza Serafim |
| Author | Maira Deguer Misko |
| Abstract | This qualitative study aimed to get to know the relationship between the experiences of families of children with a life-threatening disease and their religion, illness and life histories. The methodological framework was based on Oral History. The data were collected through interviews and the participants were nine families from six different religions who had lived the experience of having a child with a life-threatening disease. The interviews, held with one or two family members, were transcribed, textualized and, through their analysis, the Vital Tone was elaborated, representing the moral synthesis of each narrative. Three dimensions of spirituality were related to illness and death in their life histories: a Higher Being with a healing power; Development and Maintenance of a Connection with God and Faith Encouraging Optimism. The narratives demonstrated the family's search to attribute meanings to their experiences, based on their religious beliefs. |
| Publication | Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 156-162 |
| Date | 2010 Mar-Apr |
| Journal Abbr | Rev Lat Am Enfermagem |
| ISSN | 0104-1169 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:15:53 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20549112 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Nancy Boyd-Franklin |
| Abstract | This article discusses the process of incorporating spirituality and religion into the treatment of African American clients. It addresses religious diversity within the African American community. The roles of spirituality and religion as survival and coping mechanisms for overcoming racism, adversity, and loss are emphasized. The cases presented in this article discuss religious and spiritual issues of African American clients at different life cycle stages and are illustrative of the presenting problems encountered by counseling psychologists in a variety of mental health settings including counseling centers, clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and private practices. Although extensive research on the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of African Americans is now available, this article makes an important contribution to the literature and to practicing counseling psychologists by providing detailed case examples, particularly those that illustrate the application of these issues in cross-cultural treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | The Counseling Psychologist |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 976-1000 |
| Date | October 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0011000010374881 |
| ISSN | 0011-0000 |
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This article discusses the process of incorporating spirituality and religion into the treatment of African American clients. It addresses religious diversity within the African American community. The roles of spirituality and religion as survival and coping mechanisms for overcoming racism, adversity, and loss are emphasized. Although extensive research on the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of African Americans is now available, this article makes an important contribution to the literature and to practicing counseling psychologists by providing detailed case examples, particularly those that illustrate the application of these issues in cross-cultural treatment.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Marion M.M.G. Brands |
| Author | Helen Purperhart |
| Author | Judith M. Deckers-Kocken |
| Abstract | <p>SummaryObjectives<br/>The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of yoga exercises on pain frequency and intensity and on quality of life in children with functional abdominal pain.Design<br/>20 children, aged 8-18 years, with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional abdominal pain (FAP) were enrolled and received 10 yoga lessons. Pain intensity and pain frequency were scored in a pain diary and quality of life was measured with the Kidscreen quality of life questionnaire (KQoL).Results<br/>In the 8-11 year old group and the 11-18 year old group pain frequency was significantly decreased at the end of therapy (p = 0.031 and p = 0.004) compared to baseline. In the 8-11 year group pain intensity was also significantly decreased at this time point (p = 0.015). After 3 months there still was a significant decrease in pain frequency in the younger patient group (p = 0.04) and a borderline significant decrease in pain frequency in the total group (p = 0.052). Parents reported a significantly higher KQoL-score after yoga treatment.Conclusion<br/>This pilot study suggests that yoga exercises are effective for children aged 8-18 years with FAP, resulting in significant reduction of pain intensity and frequency, especially in children of 8-11 years old.</p> |
| Publication | Complementary Therapies in Medicine |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 109-114 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| DOI | 16/j.ctim.2011.05.004 |
| ISSN | 0965-2299 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229911000586 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:37:46 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lori A. Brotto |
| Author | Michael Krychman |
| Author | Pamela Jacobson |
| Abstract | Introduction. A significant proportion of women report unsatisfying sexual experiences despite no obvious difficulties in the traditional components of sexual response (desire, arousal, and orgasm). Some suggest that nongoal-oriented spiritual elements to sexuality might fill the gap that more contemporary forms of treatment are not addressing.Aim. Eastern techniques including mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga, are Eastern techniques, which have been applied to women's sexuality. Here, we review the literature on their efficacy.Methods. Our search revealed two empirical studies of mindfulness, two of acupuncture, and one of yoga in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.Main Outcome Measure. Literature review of empirical sources.Results. Mindfulness significantly improves several aspects of sexual response and reduces sexual distress in women with sexual desire and arousal disorders. In women with provoked vestibulodynia, acupuncture significantly reduces pain and improves quality of life. There is also a case series of acupuncture significantly improving desire among women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Although yoga has only been empirically examined and found to be effective for treating sexual dysfunction (premature ejaculation) in men, numerous historical books cite benefits of yoga for women's sexuality.Conclusions. The empirical literature supporting Eastern techniques, such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga, for women's sexual complaints and loss of satisfaction is sparse but promising. Future research should aim to empirically support Eastern techniques in women's sexuality. Brotto LA, Krychman M, and Jacobson P. Eastern approaches for enhancing women's sexuality: Mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga. J Sex Med 2008;5:274120132748. |
| Publication | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 2741-2748 |
| Date | 2008 |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.01071.x |
| Short Title | Eastern Approaches for Enhancing Women's Sexuality |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.01071.x |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 2:26:15 AM |
| Library Catalog | Wiley InterScience |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
A significant proportion of women report unsatisfying sexual experiences despite no obvious difficulties in the traditional components of sexual response (desire, arousal, and orgasm). The empirical literature supporting Eastern techniques, such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga, for women’s sexual complaints and loss of satisfaction is sparse but promising.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard P Brown |
| Author | Patricia L Gerbarg |
| Abstract | Yoga breathing is an important part of health and spiritual practices in Indo-Tibetan traditions. Considered fundamental for the development of physical well-being, meditation, awareness, and enlightenment, it is both a form of meditation in itself and a preparation for deep meditation. Yoga breathing (pranayama) can rapidly bring the mind to the present moment and reduce stress. In this paper, we review data indicating how breath work can affect longevity mechanisms in some ways that overlap with meditation and in other ways that are different from, but that synergistically enhance, the effects of meditation. We also provide clinical evidence for the use of yoga breathing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and for victims of mass disasters. By inducing stress resilience, breath work enables us to rapidly and compassionately relieve many forms of suffering. |
| Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 1172 |
| Pages | 54-62 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04394.x |
| ISSN | 1749-6632 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19735239 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Philip A. Broyles |
| Author | Cynthia K. Drenovsky |
| Abstract | Religious research shows that among the elderly, church attendance is positively correlated with subjective health. Typical explanations for this correlation suggest that church attendance provides social support which leads to positive evaluations of one's health. Recently, several religious scholars have suggested that the correlation between church attendance and subjective health may be spurious because both church attendance and subjective health are correlates of one's physical capacity. This study shows that among the elderly church attendance has a positive, statistically significant effect on subjective health even when simultaneously controlling for other possible explanatory variables. We argue that religious commitment facilitates adjustment to the latter stages of life and leads to a positive evaluation of one's health. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 152-160 |
| Date | Dec., 1992 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3511131 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:00:54 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 1992 / Copyright © 1992 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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This study shows that among the elderly church attendance has a positive, statistically significant effect on subjective health even when simultaneously controlling for other possible explanatory variables. We argue that religious commitment facilitates adjustment to the latter stages of life and leads to a positive evaluation of one’s health.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Harleah G Buck |
| Author | Janine Overcash |
| Author | Susan C McMillan |
| Abstract | PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To test an adapted end-of-life conceptual model of the geriatric cancer experience and provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the model for use in practice and research. DESIGN: Nonexperimental and cross-sectional using baseline data collected within 24-72 hours of admission to hospice. SETTING: Two hospices in the southeastern United States. SAMPLE: 403 hospice homecare patients; 56% were men and 97% were Caucasian with a mean age of 77.7 years. METHODS: Confirmatory factor analyses using structural equation modeling with AMOS statistical software. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES: Clinical status; physiologic, psychological, and spiritual variables; and quality of life (QOL). FINDINGS: A three-factor model with QOL as an outcome variable showed that 67% of the variability in QOL is explained by the patient's symptom and spiritual experiences. CONCLUSIONS: As symptoms and associated severity and distress increase, the patient's QOL decreases. As the spiritual experience increases (the expressed need for inspiration, spiritual activities, and religion), QOL also increases. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The model supports caring for the physical and metaphysical dimensions of the patient's life. It also highlights a need for holistic care inclusive of physical, emotional, and spiritual domains. |
| Publication | Oncology Nursing Forum |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 664-673 |
| Date | Nov 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Oncol Nurs Forum |
| DOI | 10.1188/09.ONF.664-673 |
| ISSN | 1538-0688 |
| Short Title | The geriatric cancer experience at the end of life |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19887354 |
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The purpose of this study was to test an adapted end-of-life conceptual model of the geriatric cancer experience and provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the model for use in practice and research. Two hospices in the southeastern United States served as the setting where confirmed that as symptoms and associated severity and distress increase, the patient's QOL decreases. As the spiritual experience increases (the expressed need for inspiration, spiritual activities, and religion), QOL also increases. 403 hospice homecare patients. The model supports caring for the physical and metaphysical dimensions of the patient's life. It also highlights a need for holistic care inclusive of physical, emotional, and spiritual domains.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christine Burke |
| Abstract | Interest in applications of mindfulness-based approaches with adults has grown rapidly in recent times, and there is an expanding research base that suggests these are efficacious approaches to promoting psychological health and well-being. Interest has spread to applications of mindfulness-based approaches with children and adolescents, yet the research is still in its infancy. I aim to provide a preliminary review of the current research base of mindfulness-based approaches with children and adolescents, focusing on MBSR/MBCT models, which place the regular practice of mindfulness meditation at the core of the intervention. Overall, the current research base provides support for the feasibility of mindfulness-based interventions with children and adolescents, however there is no generalized empirical evidence of the efficacy of these interventions. For the field to advance, I suggest that research needs to shift away from feasibility studies towards large, well-designed studies with robust methodologies, and adopt standardized formats for interventions, allowing for replication and comparison studies, to develop a firm research evidence base. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Journal of Child & Family Studies |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 133-144 |
| Date | April 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10826-009-9282-x |
| ISSN | 10621024 |
| Short Title | Mindfulness-Based Approaches with Children and Adolescents |
| Accessed | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:09:21 AM |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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Interest in applications of mindfulness-based approaches has spread from applications of mindfulness-based approaches with adults to the same with children and adolescents, yet the research is still in its infancy. This article provides a preliminary review of the current research base of mindfulness-based approaches with children and adolescents, focusing on MBSR/MBCT models, which place the regular practice of mindfulness meditation at the core of the intervention. Overall, the current research base provides support for the feasibility of mindfulness-based interventions with children and adolescents, however there is no generalized empirical evidence of the efficacy of these interventions. For the field to advance, research needs to shift away from feasibility studies towards large, well-designed studies with robust methodologies, and adopt standardized formats for interventions, allowing for replication and comparison studies, to develop a firm research evidence base.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | William C Bushell |
| Abstract | This chapter briefly reviews recent psychological, physiological, molecular biological, and anthropological research which has important implications, both direct and indirect, for the recognition and understanding of the potential life span and health span enhancing effects of the basic yoga meditational regimen. This regimen consists of meditation, yogic breath control practices, physical exercises (of both a postural- and movement-based, including aerobic nature), and dietary practices. While each of these component categories exhibit variations in different schools, lineages, traditions, and cultures, the focus of this chapter is primarily on basic forms of relaxation meditation and breath control, as well as postural and aerobic physical exercises (e.g., yogic prostration regimens, see below), and a standard form of yogic or ascetic diet, all of which constitute a basic form of regimen found in many if not most cultures, though with variations. |
| Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 1172 |
| Pages | 20-27 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04538.x |
| ISSN | 1749-6632 |
| Short Title | Longevity |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19735236 |
| Accessed | Friday, February 04, 2011 11:14:26 AM |
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| Extra | PMID: 19735236 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | William C Bushell |
| Author | Neil D Theise |
| Abstract | The orientation of this volume and the Longevity and Optimal Health: Integrating Eastern and Western Perspectives conference is that there is abundant evidence in the scientific and medical literatures that the diligent practice of certain yoga-meditational regimens can lead to a spectrum of health enhancements, ranging from modest to profound, and that these can be investigated in a scientifically rigorous fashion. This overview will summarize these possibilities regarding improved human longevity, regeneration, and protection of health and serve to introduce the perspectives of conference participants from all of the traditions represented. |
| Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 1172 |
| Pages | 5-19 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04959.x |
| ISSN | 1749-6632 |
| Short Title | Toward a unified field of study |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19735235 |
| Accessed | Friday, February 04, 2011 11:15:10 AM |
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| Extra | PMID: 19735235 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Arndt Büssing |
| Author | Julia Fischer |
| Author | Thomas Ostermann |
| Author | Peter F. Matthiessen |
| Abstract | Within the context of coping, we analyze whether Reliance on God’s Help, as a measure of intrinsic religiosity, is associated specifically with SF-12’s health-related quality of life. Data of 5,248 individuals (63.1 ± 10.6 years; 14% chronic diseases, 16% cancer, 8% had experienced acute diseases, and 62% healthy elderly as a control group) were enrolled. Although about half of the individuals had a strong belief that God will help and prayed to become healthy again, Reliance on God’s Help was not generally associated with better physical or mental health-related quality of life. Just in distinct subgroups we found some marginal associations. Regression analyses confirmed that physical or mental health were not among the predictors of Reliance on God’s Help. Nevertheless, intrinsic religiosity was utilized by several individuals, particularly by patients with higher age and cancer. It should be regarded as a resource to cope (meaning-focused coping) rather than an independent contributor to health-related quality of life. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Applied Research in Quality of Life |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 77-90 |
| Date | March 2009 |
| Series | Religion/Spirituality and Quality of Life |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11482-009-9068-8 |
| ISSN | 1871-2584 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Denise C. Butler |
| Author | Philip P. Haley |
| Author | Margaret A. Ege |
| Author | Rebecca S. Allen |
| Abstract | Bridging the health care gap for community-dwelling older adults with chronic illnesses is vital. Interviews with 12 religious leaders explored perceived barriers and potential benefits in partnering with a secular organization to provide such care. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim for content analysis. Themes identified as barriers included difficulty identifying “chronic illness” and awareness of need, volunteer over-commitment, proselytizing concerns, and financial obligations. Themes identified as benefits included the possibility of partnering with a secular organization to broker services, community views of churches as centralized assistance “clearinghouses,” a history of church collaboration, and creation of community cohesion. While faith-based organizations were interested in partnering to provide services, such partnerships must be developed within local community organizations in a position to broker services to those in need. |
| Publication | Clinical Gerontologist |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 237-250 |
| Date | 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1080/07317115.2011.554344 |
| ISSN | 0731-7115 |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:16 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:16 AM |
This article argues that bridging the health care gap for community-dwelling older adults with chronic illnesses is vital. Interviews with 12 religious leaders explored perceived barriers and potential benefits in partnering with a secular organization to provide such care. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim for content analysis. Themes identified as barriers included difficulty identifying “chronic illness” and awareness of need, volunteer over-commitment, proselytizing concerns, and financial obligations. Themes identified as benefits included the possibility of partnering with a secular organization to broker services, community views of churches as centralized assistance “clearinghouses,” a history of church collaboration, and creation of community cohesion. While faith-based organizations were interested in partnering to provide services, such partnerships must be developed within local community organizations in a position to broker services to those in need.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Donna M Callaghan |
| Abstract | This study investigated the relationships among health-promoting self-care behaviors, self-care self-efficacy, and self-care agency in an adolescent population. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among these concepts as well as the specific influence of spiritual growth, a component of health-promoting self-care behaviors, on self-care agency. The instruments used in this study included the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLPII) scale, the Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices (SRAHP) scale, and the Exercise of Self-Care Agency (ESCA) scale. A canonical correlation identified a significant variate having a correlation of .95 (p < .000) accounting for 90% of the variance explained. The loading variables included the HPLPII subscale of spiritual growth and the ESCA subscale of initiative and responsibility. The study results indicate that spiritual growth is significantly related to an adolescent's initiative and responsibility for self-care. |
| Publication | Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 91-95, 115 |
| Date | 2005 Mar-Apr |
| Journal Abbr | Pediatr Nurs |
| ISSN | 0097-9805 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15934561 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:11:26 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 15934561 |
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This study investigated the relationships among health-promoting self-care behaviors, self-care self-efficacy, and self-care agency in an adolescent population. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among these concepts as well as the specific influence of spiritual growth, a component of health-promoting self-care behaviors, on self-care agency.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Bonnie L Callen |
| Author | Linda Mefford |
| Author | Maureen Groër |
| Author | Sandra P Thomas |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among stress, infectious illness, and religiousness/spirituality in community-dwelling older adults in the southeastern United States. Four assessment tools were completed by 82 older adults (mean age = 74, age range = 65 to 91): the Perceived Stress Scale, the Carr Infection Symptom Checklist (SCL), the Brief Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness/Spirituality, and a demographic form. A significant correlation was found between stress and SCL scores; however, four dimensions of religiousness/spirituality moderated the relationship between stress and infection. Older adults who were unable to forgive themselves or forgive others, or feel forgiven by God, were more likely to have had an infection in the previous month. Increased infections also occurred when older participants did not feel they had religious support from their congregations. Using these findings, gerontological nurses are well positioned to deliver tailored stress management and forgiveness interventions when older adults report increased stress. |
| Publication | Research in Gerontological Nursing |
| Pages | 1-12 |
| Date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Res Gerontol Nurs |
| DOI | 10.3928/19404921-20101001-99 |
| ISSN | 1940-4921 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21053840 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Stuart Capstick |
| Author | Pauline Norris |
| Author | Faafetai Sopoaga |
| Author | Wale Tobata |
| Abstract | This review of journal articles and book chapters discusses the health beliefs characteristic of Polynesia and reveals several themes. These are: commonality in health conceptualisations across the cultures of the region which differ from the conceptualisations of biomedicine; the role of the relational self, traditional living and communalism in understanding health; the place of spirituality and religion in health and illness causation; and pluralism and pragmatism in health-seeking behaviour. Suggestions are made as to how awareness of key ideas might contribute to effective planning of health promotion and intervention activities. |
| Publication | Social Science & Medicine |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1341-1348 |
| Date | April 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.01.002 |
| ISSN | 0277-9536 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/science/article/B6VBF-4VHWB0S-1/2/ea1a56e2c1f7cf737ce71064ce683920 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 11:24:00 AM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
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This review of journal articles and book chapters discusses the health beliefs characteristic of Polynesia and reveals several themes. These are: commonality in health conceptualisations across the cultures of the region which differ from the conceptualisations of biomedicine; the role of the relational self, traditional living and communalism in understanding health; the place of spirituality and religion in health and illness causation; and pluralism and pragmatism in health-seeking behaviour.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Carlozzi |
| Author | Carrie Winterowd |
| Author | R Steven Harrist |
| Author | Nancy Thomason |
| Author | Kristi Bratkovich |
| Author | Sheri Worth |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of spiritual beliefs and involvement with anger and stress in early adolescents. Early adolescents (n = 53) completed the Spiritual Involvement and Beliefs Scale (Hatch et al. 1998), the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (Spielberger 1999), and the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen and Williamson 1988). Contrary to expectations, spirituality was significantly and positively related to anger and stress. Implications and possible explanations for the unanticipated findings in this study are discussed. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Date | Nov 6, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-009-9295-1 |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19894119 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 8:17:13 PM |
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of spiritual beliefs and involvement with anger and stress in early adolescents.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | James H Carter |
| Abstract | There is an astonishing diversity of religious beliefs and practices in the history of African Americans that influences the presentation, diagnosis, and management of both physical and mental disorders. The majority of African Americans, however, are evangelical Christians with religious experiences originating in the regions of ancient Africa (Cush, Punt, and to a great extent, Egypt), as well as black adaptation of Hebraic, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic beliefs and rituals. Consequently, more than 60 of the nation's 125 medical schools offer classes in spirituality and health. Although there is a lack of empirical evidence that religion improves health outcomes, physicians should understand patients as a biopsychosocial-spiritual whole. Asking about religion/spirituality during a health assessment can help the physician determine whether religious/spiritual factors will influence the patient's medical decisions and compliance. Two psychiatric case histories of African Americans are presented in which religion/spirituality significantly influenced treatment decisions and results. Neither of these patients suffered major debilitating medical comorbidity. |
| Publication | Journal of the National Medical Association |
| Volume | 94 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 371-375 |
| Date | May 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | J Natl Med Assoc |
| ISSN | 0027-9684 |
| Short Title | Religion/spirituality in African-American culture |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12069218 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:34:01 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 12069218 |
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There is an astonishing diversity of religious beliefs and practices in the history of African Americans that influences the presentation, diagnosis, and management of both physical and mental disorders. Two psychiatric case histories of African Americans are presented in which religion/spirituality significantly influenced treatment decisions and results. Neither of these patients suffered major debilitating medical comorbidity.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Rebecca L. Polzer Casarez |
| Author | Joan C. Engebretson |
| Author | Sharon K. Ostwald |
| Abstract | In this qualitative study, African Americans described 3 orientations about spiritual practices and diabetes self-management: Spiritual practice as effort toward self-management; spiritual practice and self-management as effort toward healing; and spiritual practice as effort toward healing. Spiritual practices may influence diabetes self-management in African Americans and be a resource in care. |
| Publication | Holistic Nursing Practice |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 227-237 |
| Date | 2010 Jul-Aug |
| Journal Abbr | Holist Nurs Pract |
| DOI | 10.1097/HNP.0b013e3181e903c6 |
| ISSN | 1550-5138 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:25:40 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20588132 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | A.E. Cavanna |
| Author | S. Cavanna |
| Author | A. Cavanna |
| Abstract | Epileptic seizures have historically been associated with religious beliefs in spirit possession. These attitudes and misconceptions about epilepsy still flourish in developing countries as byproducts of specific sociocultural environments. This article presents a case series of four Haitian patients with epilepsy whose seizures were initially attributed to Voodoo spirit possession. All patients reported ictal experiential phenomena (epigastric aura, ictal fear, depersonalization, and derealization symptoms) followed by complete loss of consciousness. Electroclinical investigations revealed a temporal lobe focus. We review the existing literature on attitudes toward seizures within the Haitian culture and discuss the link between religion and epilepsy, highlighting the possible detrimental influence of specific traditional belief systems on the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy. |
| Publication | Epilepsy & Behavior |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 89-91 |
| Date | September 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.yebeh.2010.07.002 |
| ISSN | 1525-5050 |
| Short Title | Epileptic seizures and spirit possession in Haitian culture |
| Accessed | Monday, October 11, 2010 10:31:27 AM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:02:29 AM |
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This article presents a case series of four Haitian patients with epilepsy whose seizures were initially attributed to Voodoo spirit possession. All patients reported ictal experiential phenomena (epigastric aura, ictal fear, depersonalization, and derealization symptoms) followed by complete loss of consciousness. Electroclinical investigations revealed a temporal lobe focus. We review the existing literature on attitudes toward seizures within the Haitian culture and discuss the link between religion and epilepsy, highlighting the possible detrimental influence of specific traditional belief systems on the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Aphichat Chamratrithirong |
| Author | Brenda A. Miller |
| Author | Hilary F. Byrnes |
| Author | Orratai Rhucharoenpornpanich |
| Author | Pamela K. Cupp |
| Author | Michael J. Rosati |
| Author | Warunee Fongkaew |
| Author | Katharine A. Atwood |
| Author | Warunee Chookhare |
| Abstract | This study investigates the influences of a family's spiritual beliefs and practices on substance use and sexual risk behaviors among young adolescents 13-14 years old in Bangkok, Thailand. Independent predictor variables are the parents' and teens' spiritual beliefs and practices in Buddhism and parental monitoring behaviors. The study uses data from the 2007 Baseline Survey of the Thai Family Matters Project, which adapted a U.S. based family prevention program for Thai culture. A representative sample of 420 pairs of parents and teens from the Bangkok metropolitan area was recruited to participate in the study. Structural equation models indicate that positive direct and indirect associations of the spirituality of parents and teens within a family and the prevention of adolescent risk behaviors are significant and consistent. |
| Publication | Social Science & Medicine |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1855-1863 |
| Date | November 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.08.020 |
| ISSN | 0277-9536 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VBF-512MHFV-3/2/b26fc2a1629732e04c939e3003bdde5d |
| Accessed | Monday, December 13, 2010 8:44:18 PM |
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| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59:00 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Co-Shi Chantal Chao |
| Author | Ching-Huey Chen |
| Author | Miaofen Yen |
| Abstract | The purpose of this hermeneutic study was to investigate the essence of spirituality of terminally ill patients. In-depth unstructured interviews were used as the method for data collection. In the six-month period of data collection, the researcher was in the role of a hospice palliative care consultant who directly took care of the subject patients in a hospice ward of a teaching hospital. The six subjects were selected purposively according to various demographic backgrounds. Interview transcripts provided the data for analysis. The results were composed of four constitutive patterns and ten themes. The first constitutive pattern was "Communion with Self" which included three themes: (1) Self-identity--spirituality is the discovery of the authentic self. (2) Wholeness--a human being is full of contradictions but still in wholeness. (3) Inner peace--spirituality is negotiating conflicts for self-reconciliation. The second constitutive pattern was "Communion with others" which included two themes: (1) Love--spirituality is a caring relationship but not an over-attachment to others. (2) Reconciliation--spirituality is to forgive and to be forgiven. The third constitutive pattern was "Communion with Nature" which included two themes: (1) Inspiration from the nature--spirituality is the resonance of the marvelous beauty of nature. (2) Creativity--spirituality is conceiving imaginatively. The fourth constitutive pattern was "Communion with Higher Being" which included three themes: (1) Faithfulness--spirituality is keeping the trust dependably. (2) Hope--spirituality is claiming possibilities. (3) Gratitude--spirituality is giving thanks and embracing grace. The scientific rigor of this qualitative research as well as the strength and limitations of the study are reported. Implications for hospice palliative care and future research are recommended. |
| Publication | The Journal of Nursing Research: JNR |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 237-245 |
| Date | Dec 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | J Nurs Res |
| ISSN | 1682-3141 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12522736 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:04:34 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 12522736 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The purpose of this hermeneutic study was to investigate the essence of spirituality of terminally ill patients. In-depth unstructured interviews were used as the method for data collection.
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Editor | Clyde M. Nabe Charles A. Corr |
| Editor | Donna M. Corr |
| Edition | Sixth |
| Place | Belmont |
| Publisher | Wadsworth Cengage Learning |
| Date | 2009 |
| # of Pages | 712 |
| Date Added | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:51:58 PM |
| Modified | Thursday, November 03, 2011 8:50:34 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yung Y Chen |
| Author | Harold G Koenig |
| Abstract | This study examined the effect of health-related stress on changes in religiousness in a sample of elderly, medically ill patients. Patients admitted to Duke University Medical Center (N = 745) were interviewed at baseline and 3-month follow-up. Increases in illness severity (from baseline to follow-up) were associated with decreases in both organizational and private religiousness at follow-up. Effect of illness severity on organizational religiousness was statistically mediated by changes in physical activity, while its effect on private religiousness remained significant after controlling for physical activity. These findings encourage further research investigating causal relationships between stress and religion, as well as identifying measures of religiousness that may capture this construct in the medically ill population. |
| Publication | The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
| Volume | 194 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 114-120 |
| Date | Feb 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Nerv. Ment. Dis |
| DOI | 10.1097/01.nmd.0000198143.63662.fb |
| ISSN | 0022-3018 |
| Short Title | Do people turn to religion in times of stress? |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16477189 |
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This study examined the effect of health-related stress on changes in religiousness in a sample of elderly, medically ill patients. Increases in illness severity (from baseline to follow-up) were associated with decreases in both organizational and private religiousness at follow-up.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Deirdra N Chester |
| Author | Susan P Himburg |
| Author | Lorraine J Weatherspoon |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to investigate how spirituality relates to health-promoting behaviors in African-American women. Using Burkhart's theoretical framework for spirituality, a descriptive cross-sectional correlational design was used. A group of 260 (N=260) women completed Rosenbergh's Self-Esteem Scale, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, the Spiritual Perspective Scale, the Brief Block 2000 Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). These women also provided the researchers with their socio-demographic data. Canonical correlation analysis identified a significant pair of canonical variables which indicated that those individuals with good nutrition (.95), physical activity (.79), and healthy eating (.42) were positively associated with stress management (.88), health responsibility (.67), spiritual growth (.66), interpersonal relations (.50), education (.49), and self-esteem (.33). This set of variables explained 56% of the variability (p < .001). Practitioners should incorporate the message of spirituality by focusing on strategies to improve health responsibility, interpersonal relations, and self-esteem, along with health-promoting behaviors. |
| Publication | Journal of National Black Nurses' Association: JNBNA |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Date | Jul 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | J Natl Black Nurses Assoc |
| ISSN | 0885-6028 |
| Short Title | Spirituality of African-American women |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17004420 |
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The purpose of this study was to investigate how spirituality relates to health-promoting behaviors in African-American women.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Felicia W Chi |
| Author | Lee A Kaskutas |
| Author | Stacy Sterling |
| Author | Cynthia I Campbell |
| Author | Constance Weisner |
| Abstract | AIMS: Twelve-Step affiliation among adolescents is little understood. We examined 12-Step affiliation and its association with substance use outcomes 3 years post-treatment intake among adolescents seeking chemical dependency (CD) treatment in a private, managed-care health plan. We also examined the effects of social support and religious service attendance on the relationship. DESIGN: We analyzed data for 357 adolescents, aged 13-18, who entered treatment at four Kaiser Permanente Northern California CD programs between March 2000 and May 2002 and completed both baseline and 3-year follow-up interviews. MEASURES: Measures at follow-up included alcohol and drug use, 12-Step affiliation, social support and frequency of religious service attendance. FINDINGS: At 3 years, 68 adolescents (19%) reported attending any 12-Step meetings, and 49 (14%) reported involvement in at least one of seven 12-Step activities, in the previous 6 months. Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that after controlling individual and treatment factors, 12-Step attendance at 1 year was marginally significant, while 12-Step attendance at 3 years was associated with both alcohol and drug abstinence at 3 years [odds ratio (OR) 2.58, P < 0.05 and OR 2.53, P < 0.05, respectively]. Similarly, 12-Step activity involvement was associated significantly with 30-day alcohol and drug abstinence. There are possible mediating effects of social support and religious service attendance on the relationship between post-treatment 12-Step affiliation and 3-year outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest the importance of 12-Step affiliation in maintaining long-term recovery, and help to understand the mechanism through which it works among adolescents. |
| Publication | Addiction (Abingdon, England) |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 927-939 |
| Date | Jun 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Addiction |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02524.x |
| ISSN | 1360-0443 |
| Short Title | Twelve-Step affiliation and 3-year substance use outcomes among adolescents |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:27:22 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19344442 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | John T Chibnall |
| Author | Susan D Videen |
| Author | Paul N Duckro |
| Author | Douglas K Miller |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to identify demographic, disease, health care, and psychosocial-spiritual factors associated with death distress (death-related depression and anxiety). Cross-sectional baseline data from a randomized controlled trial were used. Outpatients (n=70) were recruited from an urban academic medical centre and proprietary hospital. All patients had life-threatening medical conditions, including cancer; pulmonary, cardiac, liver, or kidney disease; HIV/AIDS; or geriatric frailty. Measures of death distress, physical symptom severity, depression and anxiety symptoms, spiritual well-being, social support, patient-perceived physician communication, and patient-perceived quality of health care experiences were administered. In a hierarchical multiple regression model, higher death distress was significantly associated with living alone, greater physical symptom severity, more severe depression symptoms, lower spiritual well-being, and less physician communication as perceived by the patient. Death distress as a unique experiential construct was discriminable among younger patients with specific, diagnosable life-threatening conditions, but less so among geriatric frailty patients. The findings suggest that the experience of death distress among patients with life-threatening medical conditions is associated with the psychosocial-spiritual dimensions of the patient's life. Attention to these dimensions may buffer the negative affects of death distress. |
| Publication | Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 331-338 |
| Date | Jul 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | Palliat Med |
| ISSN | 0269-2163 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12132546 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:49:11 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 12132546 |
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The purpose of this study was to identify demographic, disease, health care, and psychosocial-spiritual factors associated with death distress (death-related depression and anxiety). Death distress as a unique experiential construct was discriminable among younger patients with specific, diagnosable life-threatening conditions, but less so among geriatric frailty patients. The findings suggest that the experience of death distress among patients with life-threatening medical conditions is associated with the psychosocial-spiritual dimensions of the patient’s life.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher Lance Coleman |
| Author | Katherine Ball |
| Abstract | Condom use during sexual encounters continues to be a challenge for seropositive individuals. Hence, the influence of personal characteristics, AIDS knowledge, and religious well-being on perceived self-efficacy to use condoms has been examined in a convenience nonprobabilistic sample of 130 middle-aged seropositive African American men from the Mid-Atlantic region. AIDS knowledge and religious well-being are strongly related to self-efficacy to use condoms. These findings indicate that it is critical to explore further the relationship of AIDS knowledge and religious well-being with self-efficacy to use condoms. |
| Publication | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 889-904 |
| Date | Nov 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | West J Nurs Res |
| DOI | 10.1177/0193945909339895 |
| ISSN | 0193-9459 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19858525 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 23, 2009 8:18:33 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19858525 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher Lance Coleman |
| Author | William L Holzemer |
| Author | Lucille Sanzero Eller |
| Author | Inge Corless |
| Author | Nancy Reynolds |
| Author | Kathleen M Nokes |
| Author | Jeanne K Kemppainen |
| Author | Pam Dole |
| Author | Kenn Kirksey |
| Author | Liz Seficik |
| Author | Patrice Nicholas |
| Author | Mary Jane Hamilton |
| Abstract | The objective of this study was to explore the association of gender to use of prayer as a self-care strategy for managing the HIV-related symptoms of fatigue, nausea, depression, and anxiety among African American men and women who are HIV-seropositive. To accomplish this, data were determined using convenience sampling from a sample of 448 African American men and women from the United States who were participants in a national study on self-care symptom management of HIV/AIDS. Chi-square analyses were used to examine the potential relationships between gender and the use of prayer for managing the four symptoms. The mean age of the sample was 42.69 +/- 7.93 years (range, 20-66). Results showed the following gender differences in the use of prayer as a self-care strategy: fatigue-men 46% (n = 62), women 54% (n = 74); nausea-men 52% (n = 33), women 48% (n = 30); depression-men 55% (n = 90), women 45% (n = 73); and anxiety-men 77% (n = 83), women 87% (n = 73). Chi-square analyses determined that significant differences exist between African American men and women in the frequency of the use of prayer for managing HIV-related fatigue (chi(2) = 14.81, 1 df, p = .000), nausea (chi(2) = 4.10, 1 df, p =.043), and depression (chi(2) = 5.21, 1 df, p = .022). There was no gender difference in the use of prayer to manage anxiety. Prayer was reported as a self-care strategy by over 50% of the respondents for three of the four symptoms and was rated highly efficacious. The authors conclude that the African American men and women differed in their selection of prayer as a self-care strategy for managing HIV-related depression, fatigue, and nausea. A higher proportion of women than men used prayer to manage fatigue, and more men than women reported using prayer to manage nausea and depression. |
| Publication | The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care: JANAC |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 16-23 |
| Date | 2006 Jul-Aug |
| Journal Abbr | J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jana.2006.05.005 |
| ISSN | 1055-3290 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16849085 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 4:43:10 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 16849085 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The objective of this study was to explore the association of gender to use of prayer as a self-care strategy for managing the HIV-related symptoms of fatigue, nausea, depression, and anxiety among African American men and women who are HIV-seropositive. A higher proportion of women than men used prayer to manage fatigue, and more men than women reported using prayer to manage nausea and depression.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | L A Cooper |
| Author | C Brown |
| Author | H T Vu |
| Author | D E Ford |
| Author | N R Powe |
| Abstract | We used a cross-sectional survey to compare the views of African-American and white adult primary care patients (N = 76) regarding the importance of various aspects of depression care. Patients were asked to rate the importance of 126 aspects of depression care (derived from attitudinal domains identified in focus groups) on a 5-point Likert scale. The 30 most important items came from 9 domains: 1) health professionals' interpersonal skills, 2) primary care provider recognition of depression, 3) treatment effectiveness, 4) treatment problems, 5) patient understanding about treatment, 6) intrinsic spirituality, 7) financial access, 8) life experiences, and 9) social support. African-American and white patients rated most aspects of depression care as similarly important, except that the odds of rating spirituality as extremely important for depression care were 3 times higher for African Americans than the odds for whites. |
| Publication | Journal of General Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 634-638 |
| Date | Sep 2001 |
| Journal Abbr | J Gen Intern Med |
| ISSN | 0884-8734 |
| Short Title | How important is intrinsic spirituality in depression care? |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11556945 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:58:17 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 11556945 |
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We used a cross-sectional survey to compare the views of African-American and white adult primary care patients (N = 76) regarding the importance of various aspects of depression care. The 30 most important items came from 9 domains: 1) health professionals’ interpersonal skills, 2) primary care provider recognition of depression, 3) treatment effectiveness, 4) treatment problems, 5) patient understanding about treatment, 6) intrinsic spirituality, 7) financial access, 8) life experiences, and 9) social support.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Devon Berry |
| Abstract | There are many individual, family, and cultural factors that influence the development of healthy sexuality in adolescents. One factor that is less often described but may play a role is religion/spirituality. Adolescents' religious/spiritual belief system or the cultural religious context within which they are raised may impact their attitudes or beliefs about having sex before marriage, decisions about the timing of coital debut, or contraceptive practices. In this article we will define the terms "religiosity" and "spirituality"; highlight the key scientific literature on the relationships between religiosity, spirituality, and adolescent sexual health outcomes (e.g., coital debut, contraceptive practices), including describing why religiosity/spirituality may be related to these outcomes; and briefly discuss programs/clinical implications for integrating these findings into clinical practice. |
| Publication | Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 471-483, vi |
| Date | Dec 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | Adolesc Med State Art Rev |
| ISSN | 1934-4287 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18453228 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 6:55:27 PM |
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Adolescents’ religious/spiritual belief system or the cultural religious context within which they are raised may impact their attitudes or beliefs about having sex before marriage, decisions about the timing of coital debut, or contraceptive practices.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Meghan E McGrady |
| Author | Susan L Rosenthal |
| Abstract | The relationship between religious/spiritual (R/S) factors and adolescent health outcomes has been studied for decades; however, the R/S measurement tools used may not be developmentally relevant for adolescents. A systematic literature review was conducted to review and evaluate trends in measuring R/S in adolescent health outcomes research. In this review a total of 100 articles met criteria for inclusion. Relatively few (n = 15) included adolescent-specific R/S measures or items accounting for developmentally relevant issues such as parental religiosity or age-appropriate language. Future R/S and health research with adolescents would be strengthened by incorporating developmentally relevant R/S measurement tools, psychometrics, and multidimensional measures. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 414-444 |
| Date | Dec 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-010-9324-0 |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| Short Title | Measurement of religiosity/spirituality in adolescent health outcomes research |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/20127172 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:03:12 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 20127172 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:46 AM |
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This article is a systematic literature review was conducted to review and evaluate trends in measuring religious/spiritual (R/S) factors in adolescent health outcomes research. In this review a total of 100 articles met criteria for inclusion. Relatively few (n = 15) included adolescent-specific R/S measures or items accounting for developmentally relevant issues such as parental religiosity or age-appropriate language.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Daniel Grossoehme |
| Author | Susan L Rosenthal |
| Author | Meghan E McGrady |
| Author | Yvonne Humenay Roberts |
| Author | Janelle Hines |
| Author | Michael S Yi |
| Author | Joel Tsevat |
| Abstract | Religious/spiritual (R/S) coping has been associated with health outcomes in chronically ill adults; however, little is known about how adolescents use R/S to cope with a chronic illness such as sickle cell disease (SCD). Using a mixed method approach (quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews), we examined R/S coping, spirituality, and health-related quality of life in 48 adolescents with SCD and 42 parents of adolescents with SCD. Adolescents reported high rates of religious attendance and belief in God, prayed often, and had high levels of spirituality (eg, finding meaning/peace in their lives and deriving comfort from faith). Thirty-five percent of adolescents reported praying once or more a day for symptom management. The most common positive R/S coping strategies used by adolescents were: "Asked forgiveness for my sins" (73% of surveys) and "Sought God's love and care" (73% of surveys). Most parents used R/S coping strategies to cope with their child's illness. R/S coping was not significantly associated with HRQOL (P=NS). R/S coping, particularly prayer, was relevant for adolescents with SCD and their parents. Future studies should assess adolescents' preferences for discussing R/S in the medical setting and whether R/S coping is related to HRQOL in larger samples. |
| Publication | Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Official Journal of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 313-318 |
| Date | May 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol |
| DOI | 10.1097/MPH.0b013e31819e40e3 |
| ISSN | 1536-3678 |
| Short Title | Religious/Spiritual coping in adolescents with sickle cell disease |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:12:41 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19415008 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Daniel Grossoehme |
| Author | Susan L Rosenthal |
| Author | Meghan E McGrady |
| Author | Yvonne Humenay Roberts |
| Author | Janelle Hines |
| Author | Michael S Yi |
| Author | Joel Tsevat |
| Abstract | Religious/spiritual (R/S) coping has been associated with health outcomes in chronically ill adults; however, little is known about how adolescents use R/S to cope with a chronic illness such as sickle cell disease (SCD). Using a mixed method approach (quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews), we examined R/S coping, spirituality, and health-related quality of life in 48 adolescents with SCD and 42 parents of adolescents with SCD. Adolescents reported high rates of religious attendance and belief in God, prayed often, and had high levels of spirituality (eg, finding meaning/peace in their lives and deriving comfort from faith). Thirty-five percent of adolescents reported praying once or more a day for symptom management. The most common positive R/S coping strategies used by adolescents were: "Asked forgiveness for my sins" (73% of surveys) and "Sought God's love and care" (73% of surveys). Most parents used R/S coping strategies to cope with their child's illness. R/S coping was not significantly associated with HRQOL (P=NS). R/S coping, particularly prayer, was relevant for adolescents with SCD and their parents. Future studies should assess adolescents' preferences for discussing R/S in the medical setting and whether R/S coping is related to HRQOL in larger samples. |
| Publication | Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Official Journal of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 313-318 |
| Date | May 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol |
| DOI | 10.1097/MPH.0b013e31819e40e3 |
| ISSN | 1536-3678 |
| Short Title | Religious/Spiritual coping in adolescents with sickle cell disease |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19415008 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 8:02:03 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19415008 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Using a mixed method approach (quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews), we examined R/S coping, spirituality, and health-related quality of life in 48 adolescents with SCD and 42 parents of adolescents with SCD.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Elizabeth Larkin |
| Author | Andrea Hoopes |
| Author | Barbara A Cromer |
| Author | Susan L Rosenthal |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine spirituality as a meaningful construct in adolescents' lives, and to examine the contribution of spirituality above and beyond that of religiosity to depressive symptoms and health-risk behaviors. METHOD: A total of 134 adolescents from a suburban high school completed a questionnaire assessing spirituality, religiosity, depressive symptoms, and health-risk behaviors. Spirituality was measured with 2 subscales: (1) religious well-being ("I believe that God loves/cares about me") and (2) existential well-being ("Life doesn't have much meaning"). Religiosity was assessed via belief in God/Higher Power and importance of religion. The Children's Depression Inventory-Short Form and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) were used to assess depressive symptoms and health-risk behaviors. RESULTS: The majority of the sample was Caucasian, with a mean age of 16.2 years. Eighty-nine percent reported a belief in God/Higher Power and 77% stated that religion was important in their lives. After controlling for demographics and religiosity, existential well-being and religious well-being accounted for an additional 29% of the variability in depressive symptoms and 17% of the variability in risk behaviors. Existential well-being was the only predictor significant in both final models (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS: Most of these adolescents reported some connection with religious and spiritual concepts, and those with higher levels of spiritual well-being, in particular, existential well-being, had fewer depressive symptoms and fewer risk-taking behaviors. This supports the inclusion of these concepts in our efforts to help promote resilience and healthy adolescent development, and in expanding our investigations beyond religious identification or attendance at religious services to broader concepts of spirituality. |
| Publication | The Journal of Adolescent Health: Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 529 |
| Date | Jun 2005 |
| Journal Abbr | J Adolesc Health |
| ISSN | 1879-1972 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15909358 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:01:24 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 15909358 |
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The purpose of this study was to examine spirituality as a meaningful construct in adolescents’ lives, and to examine the contribution of spirituality above and beyond that of religiosity to depressive symptoms and health-risk behaviors. Conclusions: Most of these adolescents reported some connection with religious and spiritual concepts, and those with higher levels of spiritual well-being, in particular, existential well-being, had fewer depressive symptoms and fewer risk-taking behaviors.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Kathy Zebracki |
| Author | Susan Rosenthal |
| Author | Joel Tsevt |
| Author | Dennis Drotar |
| Abstract | Religion/spirituality is important to adolescents, is usually considered a protective factor against a host of negative health outcomes, and is often included in adolescent health outcomes research. Previous reviews of the relationship among spirituality, religion, and adolescent health have been limited by scope, focusing primarily on distal aspects of religion/spirituality (e.g., attendance at religious services). We reviewed the literature examining proximal domains of religion/spirituality (e.g., spiritual coping) in adolescent health outcomes research. Constructs such as spiritual coping and religious decision-making were the ones most often studied and were generally positively associated with health outcomes. Measurement of proximal domains, associations of proximal domains with health outcomes, methodological issues and recommendations for future research were covered in this review. |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 472-480 |
| Date | April 2006 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.10.005 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/science? _ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T80-4JH47CN-12&… |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Religion/spirituality is important to adolescents, is usually considered a protective factor against a host of negative health outcomes, and is often included in adolescent health outcomes research. We reviewed the literature examining proximal domains of religion/spirituality (e.g., spiritual coping) in adolescent health outcomes research.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sian Cotton |
| Author | Yvonne Humenay Roberts |
| Author | Joel Tsevat |
| Author | Maria T Britto |
| Author | Paul Succop |
| Author | Meghan E McGrady |
| Author | Michael S Yi |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND:: Mind-body complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities (e.g., relaxation or meditation) for symptom management have not been well studied in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The purposes of this study were to: 1) determine the prevalence of 5 types of mind-body CAM use, and consideration of use for symptom management; 2) assess characteristics associated with regular mind-body CAM use; and 3) examine whether regular and/or considered mind-body CAM use are associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL). METHODS:: Sixty-seven adolescents with IBD ages 12-19 recruited from a children's hospital completed a questionnaire on CAM use and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Logistic regression models were estimated for regular and considered CAM use. RESULTS:: Participants mean (SD) age was 15.5 (2.1) years; 37 (55%) were female; 53 (79%) were white; and 20 (30%) had moderate disease severity. Adolescents used prayer (62%), relaxation (40%), and imagery (21%) once/day to once/week for symptom management. In multivariate analyses, females were more likely to use relaxation (odds ratio [OR] = 4.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.25-15.29, c statistic = 0.73). Younger adolescents were more likely to regularly use (OR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.42-0.95, c statistic = 0.72) or consider using (OR = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.59-1.00, c statistic = 0.64) meditation. Adolescents with more severe disease (OR = 4.17, 95% CI = 1.07-16.29, c statistic = 0.83) were more willing to consider using relaxation in the future. Adolescents with worse HRQOL were more willing to consider using prayer and meditation for future symptom management (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS:: Many adolescents with IBD either currently use or would consider using mind-body CAM for symptom management. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2009. |
| Publication | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases |
| Date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Inflamm. Bowel Dis |
| DOI | 10.1002/ibd.21045 |
| ISSN | 1536-4844 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19705417 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:35:07 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19705417 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
The purposes of this study were to: 1) determine the prevalence of 5 types of mind-body CAM use, and consideration of use for symptom management; 2) assess characteristics associated with regular mind-body CAM use; and 3) examine whether regular and/or considered mind-body CAM use are associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Conclusions: Many adolescents with IBD either currently use or would consider using mind-body CAM for symptom management.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Martha R Crowther |
| Author | Michael W Parker |
| Author | W A Achenbaum |
| Author | Walter L Larimore |
| Author | Harold G Koenig |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: We explain a new concept, positive spirituality, and offer evidence that links positive spirituality with health; describe effective partnerships between health professionals and religious communities; and summarize the information as a basis for strengthening the existing successful aging model proposed by Rowe and Kahn. DESIGN AND METHODS: A missing component to Rowe and Kahn's three-factor model of successful aging is identified, and we propose strengthening the model with a fourth factor, positive spirituality. RESULTS: We developed an enhanced model of successful aging based on Rowe and Kahn's theoretical framework. Evidence presented suggests that the addition of spirituality to interventions focused on health promotion has been received positively by older adults. IMPLICATIONS: Leaders in gerontology often fail to incorporate the growing body of scientific evidence regarding health, aging, and spirituality into their conceptual models to promote successful aging. The proposed enhancement of Rowe and Kahn's model will help health professionals, religious organizations, and governmental agencies work collaboratively to promote wellness among older adults. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 613-620 |
| Date | Oct 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| Short Title | Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging revisited |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12351796 |
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Purpose: We explain a new concept, positive spirituality, and offer evidence that links positive spirituality with health; describe effective partnerships between health professionals and religious communities; and summarize the information as a basis for strengthening the existing successful aging model proposed by Rowe and Kahn. Results: We developed an enhanced model of successful aging based on Rowe and Kahn’s theoretical framework.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Timothy P Daaleman |
| Author | Subashan Perera |
| Author | Stephanie A Studenski |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Religion and spirituality remain important social and psychological factors in the lives of older adults, and there is continued interest in examining the effects of religion and spirituality on health status. The purpose of this study was to examine the interaction of religion and spirituality with self-reported health status in a community-dwelling geriatric population. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 277 geriatric outpatients participating in a cohort study in the Kansas City area. Patients underwent a home assessment of multiple health status and functional indicators by trained research assistants. A previously validated 5-item measure of religiosity and 12-item spirituality instrument were embedded during the final data collection. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the relationship between each factor and self-reported health status. RESULTS: In univariate analyses, physical functioning (P < .01), quality of life (P < .01), race (P < .01), depression (P < .01), age (P = .01), and spirituality (P < .01) were all associated with self-reported health status, but religiosity was not (P = .12). In a model adjusted for all covariates, however, spirituality remained independently associated with self-appraised good health (P = .01). CONCLUSIONS: Geriatric outpatients who report greater spirituality, but not greater religiosity, are more likely to appraise their health as good. Spirituality may be an important explanatory factor of subjective health status in older adults. |
| Publication | Annals of Family Medicine |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 49-53 |
| Date | 2004 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | Ann Fam Med |
| ISSN | 1544-1709 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15053283 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:48:16 PM |
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The purpose of this study was to examine the interaction of religion and spirituality with self-reported health status in a community-dwelling geriatric population. Conclusions: Geriatric outpatients who report greater spirituality, but not greater religiosity, are more likely to appraise their health as good. Spirituality may be an important explanatory factor of subjective health status in older adults.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Ana Catarina de Araújo Elias |
| Author | Joel Sales Giglio |
| Author | Cibele Andrucioli de Mattos Pimenta |
| Author | Linda Gentry El-Dash |
| Abstract | Therapeutic intervention involving the technique of Relaxation, Mental Images, and Spirituality (RIME) can foster the redefinition of spiritual pain in terminal patients. A training course was developed to instruct health care professionals in its use, and the results were followed up by evaluating reactions of professionals to its use in intervention with patients. Six subjects (a nurse, a doctor, three psychologists, and an alternative therapist), all skilled in palliative care, were invited to take part in the experience. They worked with 11 terminal patients in public hospitals of the cities of Campinas, Piracicaba, and São Paulo, located in Brazil. The theoretical basis for the study involves action research and phenomenology, and the results were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The analysis of the experience of the professionals revealed 5 categories and 15 subcategories. The analysis of the nature of spiritual pain revealed 6 categories and 11 subcategories. The administration of RIME revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.0001), i.e., patients reported a greater level of well-being at the end than at the beginning of sessions, which suggests that RIME led to the redefinition of spiritual pain for these terminal patients. The training program proposed has shown itself to be effective in preparing health care professionals for the use of RIME intervention. |
| Publication | TheScientificWorldJournal |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pages | 2158-2169 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | ScientificWorldJournal |
| DOI | 10.1100/tsw.2006.345 |
| ISSN | 1537-744X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17370011 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:30:08 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 17370011 |
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Therapeutic intervention involving the technique of Relaxation, Mental Images, and Spirituality (RIME) can foster the redefinition of spiritual pain in terminal patients. A training course was developed to instruct health care professionals in its use, and the results were followed up by evaluating reactions of professionals to its use in intervention with patients.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Alethea Desrosiers |
| Author | Lisa Miller |
| Abstract | This study examines the possibility that relational spirituality may be inversely associated with the relatively higher rates of adolescent depression found in girls as compared with boys. Subjects were 615 adolescents, representing a diverse range of religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall spirituality and depression were measured using The Brief-Multidimensional Measure of Religiosity/Spirituality and the Beck Depression Inventory, respectively. Overall, both level of depression and level of relational spirituality were higher in girls as compared with boys. Regression analyses conducted independently for boys and girls revealed that daily spiritual experiences, forgiveness, and religious coping were associated with less-depressive symptomatology exclusively in girls. This pattern in the findings suggests that uniquely in girls, depression may be associated with disruptions in a relational form of spirituality. |
| Publication | Journal of Clinical Psychology |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1021-1037 |
| Date | Oct 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | J Clin Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1002/jclp.20409 |
| ISSN | 0021-9762 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17828762 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:56:04 PM |
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This study examines the possibility that relational spirituality may be inversely associated with the relatively higher rates of adolescent depression found in girls as compared with boys. Overall, both level of depression and level of relational spirituality were higher in girls as compared with boys.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel E Dew |
| Author | Stephanie S Daniel |
| Author | David B Goldston |
| Author | Harold G Koenig |
| Abstract | This study examines in a preliminary manner the relationship between multiple facets of religion/spirituality and depression in treatment-seeking adolescents. One hundred seventeen psychiatric outpatients aged 12 to 18 completed the brief multidimensional measure of religiousness/spirituality, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), a substance abuse inventory. Controlling for substance abuse and demographic variables, depression was related to feeling abandoned or punished by God (p < 0.0001), feeling unsupported by one's religious community (p = 0.0158), and lack of forgiveness (p < 0.001). These preliminary results suggest that clinicians should assess religious beliefs and perceptions of support from the religious community as factors intertwined with the experience of depression, and consider the most appropriate ways of addressing these factors that are sensitive to adolescents' and families' religious values and beliefs. |
| Publication | The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
| Volume | 196 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 247-251 |
| Date | Mar 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Nerv. Ment. Dis |
| DOI | 10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181663002 |
| ISSN | 1539-736X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18340262 |
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| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18340262 |
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This study examines in a preliminary manner the relationship between multiple facets of religion/spirituality and depression in treatment-seeking adolescents.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Gina Diddle |
| Author | Sharon A Denham |
| Abstract | This article explores the ways spirituality intertwines with the health and culture of those living in the Appalachian region. Nursing has long considered the value of spirituality and faith, noting its complex connections with health and illness. Literature pertaining to spirituality, health, and the culture of those residing in the Appalachian region was reviewed. Although the review suggests that connections between spirituality and health exist, empirical evidence is limited, somewhat dated, and lacks viable conclusions relative to the diverse needs of the Appalachian population. Focused research that addresses strongly linked operationally defined variables is needed to strengthen the evidence for clarity about distinct applications to practice. |
| Publication | Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 175-182 |
| Date | Apr 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Transcult Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1177/1043659609357640 |
| ISSN | 1552-7832 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 22, 2010 8:08:46 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20220036 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | K A Dittmann |
| Author | M R Freedman |
| Abstract | This research evaluated attitudes about body image and eating in women practicing postural yoga. Study 1 described scores from questionnaires on variables related to body awareness, intuitive eating, spirituality, and reasons for practicing. Scores were favorable on all measures with significant correlations (p < .01) among all main variables except between spiritual readiness and intuitive eating, and between BMI and both body awareness and spiritual readiness. Reasons for practicing did not affect scores. Study 2 evaluated interviews in a sub-sample. Qualitative data reported improvements in body satisfaction and disordered eating due in part to yoga and its associated spirituality. |
| Publication | Eating Disorders |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 273-292 |
| Date | 2009 Jul-Sep |
| Journal Abbr | Eat Disord |
| DOI | 10.1080/10640260902991111 |
| ISSN | 1532-530X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19548145 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 09, 2009 12:41:38 AM |
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This research evaluated attitudes about body image and eating in women practicing postural yoga.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Zora Djuric |
| Author | Josephine Mirasolo |
| Author | LaVern Kimbrough |
| Author | Diane R Brown |
| Author | Lance K Heilbrun |
| Author | Lisa Canar |
| Author | Raghu Venkatranamamoorthy |
| Author | Michael S Simon |
| Abstract | A continuing challenge in weight loss treatment is attaining maintenance of weight loss. The goal of this study was to develop a counseling method that would assist African American breast cancer survivors with weight loss maintenance. In this pilot study, 31 obese breast cancer survivors were recruited. Individualized, dietitian-led counseling by telephone and free Weight Watchers coupons were provided to all participants for 18 months. At the 6-month time point, women were randomized to receive spirituality counseling or not in addition to the standard program. The spirituality counseling was delivered via telephone using an 8-step framework. Subjects were asked to utilize daily meditation or prayer, daily readings, and the recording of thoughts in a journal. Mean weight loss from baseline to 6 months was a modest 2.0% of baseline weight. From 6 to 18 months, there was no further weight change in the spirituality arm and a gain of 0.7% in the dietitian-only arm. Despite little effect on weight loss, it did appear that spirituality counseling positively affected spiritual well-being (FACIT-Sp) scores and dietary quality. The spirituality counseling framework therefore may be further refined and useful for other health promotion studies with African American populations. |
| Publication | Journal of the National Medical Association |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 552-564 |
| Date | Jun 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Natl Med Assoc |
| ISSN | 0027-9684 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:45:01 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19585923 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert A. Dobmeier |
| Abstract | This article identifies the Search Institute's Developmental Assets, character education, and the ASCA National Model's Competency Indicators as education-based programs in which spirituality is accessed for children to enhance resiliency. The author presents school counselor interventions based on these three programs that mutually support spiritual with other developmental domains. He also identifies responsibilities of school counselors, professional organizations, district stakeholders, and counselor educators to address ethical and legal concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Professional School Counseling |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 317-327 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| ISSN | 10962409 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:53:56 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:53:56 AM |
This article identifies the Search Institute's Developmental Assets, character education, and the ASCA National Model's Competency Indicators as education-based programs in which spirituality is accessed for children to enhance resiliency. The author presents school counselor interventions based on these three programs that mutually support spiritual with other developmental domains. He also identifies responsibilities of school counselors, professional organizations, district stakeholders, and counselor educators to address ethical and legal concerns.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lois Downey |
| Author | Ruth A Engelberg |
| Author | Leanna J Standish |
| Author | Leila Kozak |
| Author | William E Lafferty |
| Abstract | Improving end-of-life care is a priority in the United States, but assigning priorities for standard care services requires evaluations using appropriate study design and appropriate outcome indicators. A recent randomized controlled trial with terminally ill patients produced no evidence of benefit from massage or guided meditation, when evaluated with measures of global quality of life or pain distress over the course of patient participation. However, reanalysis using a more targeted outcome, surrogates' assessment of patients' benefit from the study intervention, suggested significant gains from massage-the treatment patients gave their highest preassignment preference ratings. The authors conclude that adding a menu of complementary therapies as part of standard end-of-life care may yield significant benefit, that patient preference is an important predictor of outcome, and that modifications in trial design may be appropriate for end-of-life studies. |
| Publication | The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 246-253 |
| Date | 2009 Aug-Sep |
| Journal Abbr | Am J Hosp Palliat Care |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049909109331887 |
| ISSN | 1938-2715 |
| Short Title | Three lessons from a randomized trial of massage and meditation at end of life |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19395701 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:38:25 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19395701 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lois Downey |
| Author | Paula Diehr |
| Author | Leanna J. Standish |
| Author | Donald L. Patrick |
| Author | Leila Kozak |
| Author | Douglass Fisher |
| Author | Sean Congdon |
| Author | William E. Lafferty |
| Abstract | This article reports findings from a randomized controlled trial of massage and guided meditation with patients at the end of life. Using data from 167 randomized patients, the authors consider patient outcomes through 10 weeks post-enrollment, as well as next-of-kin ratings of the quality of the final week of life for 106 patients who died during study participation. Multiple regression models demonstrated no significant treatment effects of either massage or guided meditation, delivered up to twice a week, when compared with outcomes of an active control group that received visits from hospice-trained volunteers on a schedule similar to that of the active treatment arms. The authors discuss the implications of their findings for integration of these complementary and alternative medicine therapies into standard hospice care. |
| Publication | Journal of palliative care |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 100-108 |
| Date | 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Palliat Care |
| ISSN | 0825-8597 |
| Short Title | Might Massage or Guided Meditation Provide “Means to a Better End”? |
| Library Catalog | PubMed Central |
| Extra | PMID: 19678461 PMCID: 2858762 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Greg L. Drevenstedt |
| Abstract | Religion and health research has not adequately addressed how the salutary benefits of participating in religious services differ among major racial and ethnic groups. This research uses data from the General Social Surveys to analyze differences in the effects of religious attendance upon subjective health among a sample of non-Latino White, non-Latino Black, and Latino adults. Modeled after a study by Levin and Markides (1986), first-order regressions of religious attendance on subjective health alternately controlled for social support, socioeconomic status, and subjective religiosity. The association between attendance and health tends to hold up among Whites and younger Black and Latino women, but controlling for subjective religiosity explained away bivariate associations among younger respondents in all three race/ethnic groups. Support for the socioeconomic status hypothesis was expected among Blacks and Latinos, but the results did not provide much evidence. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 245-263 |
| Date | Mar., 1998 |
| DOI | 10.2307/3512591 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3512591 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 1:45:22 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Mar., 1998 / Copyright © 1998 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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This research uses data from the General Social Surveys to analyze differences in the effects of religious attendance upon subjective health among a sample of non-Latino White, non-Latino Black, and Latino adults.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert W. Duff |
| Author | Lawrence K. Hong |
| Abstract | Two different images of death anxiety (DA) among residents of retirement communities are examined: one suggesting retirement community residents face special problems regarding DA because they are surrounded by many older people who are vulnerable to illness and death, and the other portraying them as having low DA because of their high religiosity. Results of a survey of 674 residents from six West Coast retirement communities do not support the age density argument. ANOVA and other tests fail to find the age climate of the community to have an impact on DA. On the other hand, regression analysis finds that attendance at religious services is associated with low DA, whereas private religious practices, significance of religion to self, and social activities are not. In retrospect, the findings on the importance of religion support Durkheim's thesis regarding the importance of participation in shared religious rituals. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 19-32 |
| Date | Sep., 1995 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3512068 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:05:39 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Sep., 1995 / Copyright © 1995 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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Two different images of death anxiety (DA) among residents of retirement communities are examined: one suggesting retirement community residents face special problems regarding DA because they are surrounded by many older people who are vulnerable to illness and death, and the other portraying them as having low DA because of their high religiosity.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Matthew E. Dupre |
| Author | Alexis T. Franzese |
| Author | Emilio A. Parrado |
| Abstract | This study investigates the relationships among religious attendance, mortality, and the black-white mortality crossover We build on prior research by examining the link between attendance and mortality while testing whether religious involvement captures an important source of population heterogeneity that contributes to a crossover Using data from the Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly, wefind a strong negative association between attendance and mortality. Our results also show evidence of a racial crossover in mortality rates for both men and women. When religious attendance is modeled in terms of differential frailty, clear gender differences emerge. For women, the effect of attendance is race- and age-dependent, modifying the age at crossover by 10 years. For men, however, the effect of attendance is not related to race and does not alter the crossover pattern. When other health risks are modeled in terms of differential frailty, we find neither race nor age-related effects. Overall, the results highlight the importance of considering religious attendance when examining racial and gender differences in age-specific mortality rates. |
| Publication | Demography |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 141-164 |
| Date | Feb., 2006 |
| ISSN | 00703370 |
| Short Title | Religious Attendance and Mortality |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/4137236 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 1:44:43 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Feb., 2006 / Copyright © 2006 Population Association of America |
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This study investigates the relationships among religious attendance, mortality, and the black-white mortality crossover. We build on prior research by examining the link between attendance and mortality while testing whether religious involvement captures an important source of population heterogeneity that contributes to a crossover.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lisa M. Edwards |
| Author | Kristin Haglund |
| Author | Richard J. Fehring |
| Author | Jessica Pruszynski |
| Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine trends in the influence of religiosity on sexual activity of Latina adolescents in the United States from 1995 to 2008 and to determine if differences existed between the Mexican American and other Latina groups. Methods: The sample comprised the subset of unmarried, 15-21-year-old (mean 17 years) Latina female respondents in the 1995 ( n=267), 2002 ( n=306), and 2006-2008 ( n=400) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) datasets. Associations between religiosity (importance of religion and service attendance) and history of ever having sex, number of sex partners, and age of sexual debut were investigated. Results: Less than one half of Latinas in 1995 (44%) and in 2006-2008 (44%) reported that religion was very important to them, whereas in 2002, 50% reported it was important. Only in 1995 did Latinas who viewed religion as very important have a significantly lower level of sexual initiation. In 1995 and in 2006-2008, Latinas who held religion as very important had significantly fewer partners. In all three cohorts, the higher religious importance group had higher virgin survival rates. Across cohorts, approximately one third of respondents reported frequent religious attendance. In all cohorts, frequent attenders were less likely to have had sex, had fewer partners, and had older age at sexual debut. The survival rate as virgins for Mexican origin Latinas was higher in 1995 and 2002 compared to non-Mexican Latinas but was almost the same in 2006-2008. Conclusions: Religiosity had a protective association with sexual activity among Latina adolescents. The association of importance of religion with sexual activity has diminished from 1995 to 2008, however, whereas the importance of service attendance has remained stable. The influence of religion was more apparent among the Latinas of Mexican origin, but this greater influence also diminished by 2006-2008. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Journal of Women's Health (15409996) |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 871-877 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1089/jwh.2010.1949 |
| ISSN | 15409996 |
| Short Title | Religiosity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Latina Adolescents |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | A Edwards |
| Author | N Pang |
| Author | V Shiu |
| Author | C Chan |
| Abstract | Spirituality and spiritual care are gaining increasing attention but their potential contribution to palliative care remains unclear. The aim of this study was to synthesize qualitative literature on spirituality and spiritual care at the end of life using a systematic ('meta-study') review. Eleven patient articles and eight with healthcare providers were included, incorporating data from 178 patients and 116 healthcare providers, mainly from elderly White and Judaeo-Christian origin patients with cancer. Spirituality principally focused on relationships, rather than just meaning making, and was given as a relationship. Spirituality was a broader term that may or may not encompass religion. A 'spirit to spirit' framework for spiritual care-giving respects individual personhood. This was achieved in the way physical care was given, by focusing on presence, journeying together, listening, connecting, creating openings, and engaging in reciprocal sharing. Affirmative relationships supported patients, enabling them to respond to their spiritual needs. The engagement of family caregivers in spiritual care appears underutilized. Relationships formed an integral part of spirituality as they were a spiritual need, caused spiritual distress when broken and were the way spiritual care was given. Barriers to spiritual care include lack of time, personal, cultural or institutional factors, and professional educational needs. By addressing these, we may make an important contribution to the improvement of patient care towards the end of life. |
| Publication | Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 753-770 |
| Date | Dec 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1177/0269216310375860 |
| ISSN | 1477-030X |
| Short Title | The understanding of spirituality and the potential role of spiritual care in end-of-life and palliative care |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/20659977 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:05:13 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20659977 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Naomi V. Ekas |
| Author | Thomas L. Whitman |
| Author | Carolyn Shivers |
| Abstract | Religious beliefs, religious activities, and spirituality are coping resources used by many mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study examined whether and how these resources were related to maternal socioemotional functioning. Mothers of children with ASD completed questionnaires assessing religiosity, spirituality, and a wide range of outcome variables, including stress, depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction, positive affect, and sense of control. Analyses revealed that religious beliefs and spirituality were associated with better positive outcomes and, to a lesser extent, lower levels of negative outcomes. Of the two predictors, spirituality accounted for more unique variance in positive outcomes. In contrast, religious activities were related to more negative outcomes and lower levels of positive outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 706-719 |
| Date | May 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-008-0673-4 |
| ISSN | 01623257 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Author | Ellen L. Idler |
| Abstract | religion and the health of the elderly |
| Series | Library MARC record Library MARC record |
| Place | (New York) |
| Publisher | Garland |
| Date | 1994, |
| Language | xxii, 277 p. : |
| ISBN | 93048507 |
| URL | http://openlibrary.org/b/OL1436276M/Cohesiveness_and_coherence |
| Accessed | Friday, October 30, 2009 3:45:50 PM |
| Library Catalog | The Open Library |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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This book treats religion and the health of the elderly.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Abstract | This study focuses on the relationships between the religious involvement of black Americans and two important dimensions of self-perception: self-esteem, or one's sense of personal worth, and personal mastery, or feelings of control over one's affairs. This article argues that participation in church communities may foster positive self-perception through the interpersonal supportiveness and positive reflected appraisals of coreligionists. Private devotional activities may also be linked with positive self-regard via processes of religious role taking. Analyses of data from the 1979-80 National Survey of Black Americans support these arguments with regard to self-esteem, but not personal mastery. In addition, the findings suggest that public religious participation buffers the negative influence of physical unattractiveness on self-esteem, while private religious devotion buffers the negative impact of chronic illness on self-esteem. The results shed new light on the contemporary psychosocial role of religious life among black Americans. |
| Publication | Social Forces |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1027-1055 |
| Date | Jun., 1993 |
| ISSN | 00377732 |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/2580129 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:11:31 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Jun., 1993 / Copyright © 1993 Social Forces, University of North Carolina Press |
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This study focuses on the relationships between the religious involvement of black Americans and two important dimensions of self-perception: self-esteem, or one’s sense of personal worth, and personal mastery, or feelings of control over one’s affairs. This article argues that participation in church communities may foster positive self-perception through the interpersonal supportiveness and positive reflected appraisals of coreligionists.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Abstract | This study explores the relationships between religiosity and interpersonal friendliness and cooperation using data from the 1979-80 National Survey of Black Americans (NSBA). Results indicate that respondents who engage in frequent devotional activities (e.g., prayer, Bible study) are reported to be more open and less suspicious, and more enjoyable to interview, than their less-religious counterparts in post-hoc ratings by NSBA interviewers. In addition, respondents for whom religion serves as an important source of moral guidance are also viewed as friendlier, more interested, and more open than those for whom this aspect of religion is less salient. Other aspects of respondent religiosity (e.g., church participation) are unrelated to these post-hoc interviewer assessments. Findings are discussed in terms of (1) religious role-taking processes and (2) the internalization of religious norms concerning interpersonal kindness and empathy, although several alternative explanations are also considered. A number of implications and directions for future research are identified. |
| Publication | Social Forces |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 411-430 |
| Date | Dec., 1992 |
| ISSN | 00377732 |
| Short Title | Are Religious People Nice People? |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/2580017 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:11:32 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 1992 / Copyright © 1992 Social Forces, University of North Carolina Press |
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This study explores the relationships between religiosity and interpersonal friendliness and cooperation using data from the 1979-80 National Survey of Black Americans (NSBA). Results indicate that respondents who engage in frequent devotional activities (e.g., prayer, Bible study) are reported to be more open and less suspicious, and more enjoyable to interview, than their less-religious counterparts in post-hoc ratings by NSBA interviewers.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher Ellison |
| Abstract | A growing literature suggests that aspects of religious involvement may hold beneficial implications for mental health, and some also suggest that religion is an especially valuable mental health resource for racial minorities in the United States. These issues are explored empirically using data from a large (N = 2956) community sample drawn in the southeastern U.S. Findings include the following: (1) frequency of church attendance is inversely associated with depressive symptoms among whites, but not among blacks. (2) Absence of denominational affiliation is positively associated with depressive symptoms among blacks, but not among whites. (3) Frequency of private devotional activities (e.g. prayer) is positively associated with depressive symptoms among both racial groups. These results are discussed in terms of the distinctive history of the Black Church in the southern U.S. Several promising directions for further inquiry are outlined. |
| Publication | Social Science & Medicine |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1561-1572 |
| Date | June 1995 |
| DOI | 10.1016/0277-9536(94)00273-V |
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A growing literature suggests that aspects of religious involvement may hold beneficial implications for mental health, and some also suggest that religion is an especially valuable mental health resource for racial minorities in the United States. These issues are explored empirically using data from a large (N = 2956) community sample drawn in the southeastern U.S.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G Ellison |
| Author | Kevin J Flannelly |
| Abstract | This study investigated the association between religious involvement and major depression in 607 African American adults, using longitudinal data from the National Survey of Black Americans. Logistic regression found that survey participants who reported receiving "a great deal" of guidance from religion in their day-to-day lives at Time 1 (1988-1989) were roughly half as likely (OR = 0.47, p < 0.01) to have major depression at Time 2 (1992), controlling for sociodemographic and psychological factors, and major depression at baseline. The odds of major depression were also lower for persons with high self-esteem (OR = 0.41, p < 0.01) and those who reported having satisfying relationships with friends and family members (OR = 0.51, p < 0.05) at baseline. No association was found between religious attendance or church support and major depression. The possible mechanisms through which religious involvement may protect against depression, especially among African Americans, are discussed. |
| Publication | The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
| Volume | 197 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 568-573 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Nerv. Ment. Dis |
| DOI | 10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181b08f45 |
| ISSN | 1539-736X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19684492 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 8:11:23 PM |
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This study investigated the association between religious involvement and major depression in 607 African American adults, using longitudinal data from the National Survey of Black Americans. Logistic regression found that survey participants who reported receiving “a great deal” of guidance from religion in their day-to-day lives at Time 1 (1988-1989) were roughly half as likely (OR = 0.47, p < 0.01) to have major depression at Time 2 (1992), controlling for sociodemographic and psychological factors, and major depression at baseline.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Author | David A. Gay |
| Abstract | Using data from the National Survey of Black Americans (NSBA), this research examines three sets of hypotheses regarding the effects of religious commitment on life satisfaction. Further, given evidence of historical geographical differences in black culture and social structure, this study explores the regional specificity of religious influences on life satisfaction. Religious participation contributes to subjective well-being only among non-southern blacks, while private religiosity is unrelated to well-being in any analysis. There are also denominational effects: non-southern members of traditional black denominations (i.e., Baptists and Methodists) and southern Catholics report particularly high levels of life satisfaction. In addition, the effects of religion on life satisfaction are contingent upon age for non-southerners only. This study concludes with a discussion of directions for future research on religion and mental health. |
| Publication | The Sociological Quarterly |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 123-147 |
| Date | Spring, 1990 |
| ISSN | 00380253 |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/4120875 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:28:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Spring, 1990 / Copyright © 1990 Midwest Sociological Society |
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Using data from the National Survey of Black Americans (NSBA), this research examines three sets of hypotheses regarding the effects of religious commitment on life satisfaction. Further, given evidence of historical geographical differences in black culture and social structure, this study explores the regional specificity of religious influences on life satisfaction.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Author | Robert Joseph Taylor |
| Abstract | Although observers have long suggested that prayer is an important coping behavior for African Americans, there has been little research on the social and situational antecedents of such religious coping in this population. This study develops a series of theoretical arguments linking four sets of factors -- religiosity, problem domain, social and psychological resources, and social location -- with religious coping. Relevant hypotheses are then tested using data from a large national probability sample of African Americans. Findings confirm the general importance of religious coping among African Americans. Further, while multiple dimensions of religiosity are important predictors of the use of prayer in coping, this practice is also most likely among persons dealing with health problems or bereavement, persons with low general personal mastery, and females. A number of promising directions for further research on religious coping -- among African Americans, and in the general population -- are discussed. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 111-131 |
| Date | Dec., 1996 |
| DOI | 10.2307/3512336 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| Short Title | Turning to Prayer |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3512336 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 1:48:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 1996 / Copyright © 1996 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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This study develops a series of theoretical arguments linking four sets of factors -- religiosity, problem domain, social and psychological resources, and social location -- with religious coping. Relevant hypotheses are then tested using data from a large national probability sample of African Americans. Findings confirm the general importance of religious coping among African Americans.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Author | Amy M. Burdette |
| Author | W. Bradford Wilcox |
| Abstract | A substantial body of research has shown that relationship quality tends to be (a) lower among racial and ethnic minorities and (b) higher among more religious persons and among couples in which partners share common religious affiliations, practices, and beliefs. However, few studies have examined the interplay of race or ethnicity and religion in shaping relationship quality. Our study addresses this gap in the literature using data from the National Survey of Religion and Family Life (NSRFL), a 2006 telephone survey of 2,400 working-age adults (ages 18–59), which contains oversamples of African Americans and Latinos. Results underscore the complex nature of the effects of race and ethnicity, as well as religious variables. In particular, we found that couples' in-home family devotional activities and shared religious beliefs are positively linked with reports of relationship quality. |
| Publication | Journal of Marriage and Family |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 963-975 |
| Date | 07/2010 |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2010.00742.x |
| ISSN | 00222445 |
| URL | http://blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1741-3737.2010.00742.x |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Author | Robert A. Hummer |
| Author | Shannon Cormier |
| Author | Richard G. Rogers |
| Abstract | This article examines the effects of religious involvement on mortality risk among African Americans. The authors use a relatively new and innovative nationally representative data set--the National Health Interview Survey matched to the National Center for Health Statistics' multiple cause of death file--to model this relationship. The results show that, compared with African Americans who attend religious services more than once a week, those who never attend are more than twice as likely to die during the nine-year follow-up period, even net of a large number of confounding and mediating factors. The strong effect of nonattendance on mortality risk is robust, pervasive, and remarkably strong across all subgroups of the population, whereas a moderate level of attendance is associated with higher mortality risk among young adults, men, and Southerners, but not among older adults, women, and non-Southerners. Among African Americans, lack of religious involvement appears to be associated with risk of premature death, whereas frequent religious involvement stands out as a critical protective factor that contributes to lower mortality and longer life. |
| Publication | Research on Aging |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 630-667 |
| Date | November 1, 2000 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0164027500226003 |
| URL | http://roa.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/22/6/630 |
| Accessed | Monday, October 12, 2009 10:50:41 PM |
| Library Catalog | Sage Journals Online |
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This article examines the effects of religious involvement on mortality risk among African Americans. The authors use a relatively new and innovative nationally representative data set--the National Health Interview Survey matched to the National Center for Health Statistics’ multiple cause of death file--to model this relationship.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | James W. Ellor |
| Author | Susan H. McFadden |
| Abstract | The future of scholarly work in the field of religion, spirituality, and aging will need to address the various ways baby boomers understand and experience religious faith and spiritual practices. A survey of the membership of the American Society on Aging and the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging resulted in 457 responses to an e-mail survey and found that about 54% consider themselves spiritual and religious (R + S), while about 33% call themselves spiritual but not religious (SnR). This study also examined how these professionals in the aging field rate the sources of meaning in their lives today and what they think will provide meaning in the future. For both the present and future, relationships were deemed most important. There were significant differences between the R + S and SnR group regarding their views of whether religious organizations in the future will be prepared to meet the religious and spiritual needs of aging baby boomers. This study discusses the ways that religion and spirituality impact areas of meaning and religious and spiritual practice. The future of scholarship and practice in this area needs to reflect the diversity of the aging population in terms of how persons understand and experience religiousness and spirituality. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 50-61 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030.2011.534702 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Perceptions of the roles of religion and spirituality in the work and lives of professionals in gerontology |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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This article addresses the various ways baby boomers understand and experience religious faith and spiritual practices. A survey of the membership of the American Society on Aging and the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging resulted in 457 responses to an e-mail survey and found that about 54% consider themselves spiritual and religious (R + S), while about 33% call themselves spiritual but not religious (SnR). This study also examined how these professionals in the aging field rate the sources of meaning in their lives today and what they think will provide meaning in the future. This study discusses the ways that religion and spirituality impact areas of meaning and religious and spiritual practice.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Elissa Epel |
| Author | Jennifer Daubenmier |
| Author | Judith Tedlie Moskowitz |
| Author | Susan Folkman |
| Author | Elizabeth Blackburn |
| Abstract | Understanding the malleable determinants of cellular aging is critical to understanding human longevity. Telomeres may provide a pathway for exploring this question. Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. The length of telomeres offers insight into mitotic cell and possibly organismal longevity. Telomere length has now been linked to chronic stress exposure and depression. This raises the question of mechanism: How might cellular aging be modulated by psychological functioning? We consider two psychological processes or states that are in opposition to one another-threat cognition and mindfulness-and their effects on cellular aging. Psychological stress cognitions, particularly appraisals of threat and ruminative thoughts, can lead to prolonged states of reactivity. In contrast, mindfulness meditation techniques appear to shift cognitive appraisals from threat to challenge, decrease ruminative thought, and reduce stress arousal. Mindfulness may also directly increase positive arousal states. We review data linking telomere length to cognitive stress and stress arousal and present new data linking cognitive appraisal to telomere length. Given the pattern of associations revealed so far, we propose that some forms of meditation may have salutary effects on telomere length by reducing cognitive stress and stress arousal and increasing positive states of mind and hormonal factors that may promote telomere maintenance. Aspects of this model are currently being tested in ongoing trials of mindfulness meditation. |
| Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 1172 |
| Pages | 34-53 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04414.x |
| ISSN | 1749-6632 |
| Short Title | Can meditation slow rate of cellular aging? |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19735238 |
| Accessed | Friday, February 04, 2011 11:15:52 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19735238 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | M Cristina Espinosa |
| Abstract | By addressing ethnic identities of riparian people in Loreto, this article shows the relevance of spirituality, ethnic difference, and gender subordination affecting health interventions. Ethnic spirituality defines daily life behavior and attitudes revealing different meanings associated with medicine, illness, and healing. Gender segregates natural spaces and portrays women and children as more vulnerable to illness caused by spiritual powers, imposing taboos, and regulations. Due to lesser exposure to the modern outside world, adult women remain less familiar with it, even though modernity is also present in the village and reinterpreted by local ethnic views. Women seem closer to ethnic beliefs that 'color' their views and attitudes toward modern medicine and for that reason experience higher levels of discrimination and subordination. Being the principal care takers, their views and attitudes on medicine, illness, and healing are extremely important to consider. In practice, women and their ethnic views on medicine and illness usually remain invisible. |
| Publication | Ethnicity & Health |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 423-437 |
| Date | Oct 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ethn Health |
| DOI | 10.1080/13557850802702397 |
| ISSN | 1465-3419 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19330606 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 18, 2009 6:31:30 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19330606 |
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This article shows the relevance of spirituality, ethnic difference, and gender subordination affecting health interventions in the riparian people in Loreto. Ethnic spirituality defines daily life behavior and attitudes revealing different meanings associated with medicine, illness, and healing. Gender segregates natural spaces and portrays women and children as more vulnerable to illness caused by spiritual powers, imposing taboos, and regulations. Due to lesser exposure to the modern outside world, adult women remain less familiar with it, even though modernity is also present in the village and reinterpreted by local ethnic views. Women seem closer to ethnic beliefs that 'color' their views and attitudes toward modern medicine and for that reason experience higher levels of discrimination and subordination. Being the principal care takers, their views and attitudes on medicine, illness, and healing are extremely important to consider. In practice, women and their ethnic views on medicine and illness usually remain invisible.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yolanda Evans |
| Author | Laura Richardson |
| Author | Cari McCarty |
| Author | Chuan Zhou |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 2, Supplement 1 |
| Pages | S117 |
| Date | February 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.11.239 |
| ISSN | 1054-139X |
| Accessed | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:50:23 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:57 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Roger D Fallot |
| Author | Jennifer P Heckman |
| Abstract | This study examines the types of religious/spiritual coping used by women trauma survivors with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Analyses based on data from 2 large racially diverse samples indicate that women from the study population rely considerably more on positive, than negative, religious coping, and that their reliance on religious coping, in general, is significantly higher than that of the general population. Numerous significant relationships were also found between the severity of trauma-related and mental health symptoms and more negative religious coping. This study further suggests that more frequent childhood abuse and childhood sexual violence are especially associated with negative religious coping in adulthood. Findings support the importance of spiritual coping for women trauma survivors with co-occurring disorders and suggest the value of increased attention to spirituality in behavioral health services, especially in assessment and therapeutic relationships. |
| Publication | The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 215-226 |
| Date | 2005 Apr-Jun |
| Journal Abbr | J Behav Health Serv Res |
| ISSN | 1094-3412 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15834269 |
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This study examines the types of religious/spiritual coping used by women trauma survivors with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Findings support the importance of spiritual coping for women trauma survivors with co-occurring disorders and suggest the value of increased attention to spirituality in behavioral health services, especially in assessment and therapeutic relationships.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Melissa A Farmer |
| Author | Paul D Trapnell |
| Author | Cindy M Meston |
| Abstract | Previous literature on religion and sexual behavior has focused on narrow definitions of religiosity, including religious affiliation, religious participation, or forms of religiousness (e.g., intrinsic religiosity). Trends toward more permissive premarital sexual activity in the North American Christian-Judeo religion support the secularization hypothesis of religion, which posits an increasing gap between religious doctrine and behavior. However, the recent rise of fundamentalist and new age religious movements calls for a reexamination of the current link between religion and sexual behavior. The use of dual definitions of religiosity, including religious affiliation and dimensional subtypes, may further characterize this link. The present cross-sectional study evaluated patterns of sexual behavior in a young adult sample (N = 1302, M age = 18.77 years) in the context of the secularization hypothesis using religious affiliation and a liberal-conservative continuum of religious subtypes: paranormal belief, spirituality, intrinsic religiosity, and fundamentalism. Results indicated few affiliation differences in sexual behavior in men or women. Sexual behaviors were statistically predicted by spirituality, fundamentalism, and paranormal belief, and the endorsement of fundamentalism in particular was correlated with lower levels of female sexual behavior. The secularization hypothesis was supported by consistent levels of sexual activity across affiliations and is contradicted by the differential impact of religiosity subtypes on sexual behavior. Findings suggested that the use of religious subtypes to evaluate religious differences, rather than solely affiliation, may yield useful insights into the link between religion and sexual behavior. |
| Publication | Archives of Sexual Behavior |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 852-865 |
| Date | Oct 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Arch Sex Behav |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10508-008-9407-0 |
| ISSN | 1573-2800 |
| Short Title | The relation between sexual behavior and religiosity subtypes |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/18839301 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:50:33 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18839301 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Bruce Fawcett |
| Author | Leslie Francis |
| Author | Mandy Robbins |
| Abstract | sample of 755 religiously committed young people between the ages of 12 and 18 attending Tidal Impact (a weeklong youth mission and service event sponsored by the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches in Eastern Canada) completed a trial 80-item form of the Francis Psychological Type Scales designed for use among adolescents. These data were employed to refine four ten-item forced-choice scales to distinguish between preferences for the two orientations (extraversion and introversion), the two perceiving processes (sensing and intuition), the two judging processes (thinking and feeling) and the two attitudes (judging and perceiving). The scale properties of the new instrument commend the 40-item Adolescent form of the Francis Psychological Type Scales (FPTSA) for future use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Pastoral Psychology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 201-216 |
| Date | April 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11089-010-0324-5 |
| ISSN | 00312789 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | John E. Fife |
| Author | Harlan R. Sayles |
| Author | Adekunle A. Adegoke |
| Author | Jamal McCoy |
| Author | Mikeya Stovall |
| Author | Claudia Verdant |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to determine whether meaningful sets of individuals, similar to each other across multiple dimensions of spirituality, could be identified using a cluster analysis technique, and to determine if these classifications differed on health risk behaviors. Risky behaviors were assessed by measuring alcohol use, risky sexual behaviors, depression and suicidal ideation, dietary behaviors, and physical activity. The authors identified six clusters of adolescents from among the 510 participants. There were significant differences between clusters on six of the variables examined. The study indicates the significance of using multidimensional measures of religiosity and spirituality in research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | North American Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 313-330 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| ISSN | 15277143 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Katherine L Fiori |
| Author | Judith C Hays |
| Author | Keith G Meador |
| Abstract | Recent evidence indicates that spirituality and religion are associated with both physical and psychological health. Because a belief that rewards are largely determined by external forces tends to be detrimental to mental health, the idea that God can be equated with such an external force seems contradictory to the proven benefits of religion and spirituality. The purpose of this article is to examine changes in perceived control in the context of spiritual turning points as uncovered in the narrative histories of 30 elderly people. We propose that for many people who derive benefits from religion or spirituality, God may act as a mediator, in the sense that trusting in God provides personal control. In addition to creating a model of God-mediated control, the study's findings suggest a relationship between recall for type of control during a spiritual turning point and the interpretation of that turning point in late life. |
| Publication | International Journal of Aging & Human Development |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 391-420 |
| Date | 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Aging Hum Dev |
| ISSN | 0091-4150 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15612200 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 2:16:29 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 15612200 |
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The purpose of this article is to examine changes in perceived control in the context of spiritual turning points as uncovered in the narrative histories of 30 elderly people. We propose that for many people who derive benefits from religion or spirituality, God may act as a mediator, in the sense that trusting in God provides personal control.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carol E Fletcher |
| Abstract | To determine health care providers' views on spirituality, its role in the health of patients, and barriers to discussing spiritual issues with patients, the author convened five focus groups at two Veterans Administration Medical Centers. Participants were nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, and chaplains. Common themes included (a) the lack of education for professionals regarding how to address patients' spiritual needs; and (b) systems-related issues, including communication systems that do not function well, how spiritual needs are addressed on admission, support or lack thereof by hospital administrators, and lack of support for the spiritual needs of staff. The aging and illnesses of many current veterans plus the escalated potential of war highlight the importance of addressing veterans' spiritual needs. |
| Publication | Qualitative Health Research |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 546-561 |
| Date | Apr 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Qual Health Res |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732303262509 |
| ISSN | 1049-7323 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15068579 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:49:41 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 15068579 |
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The author convened five focus groups at two Veterans Administration Medical Centers. Participants were nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, and chaplains. The aging and illnesses of many current veterans plus the escalated potential of war highlight the importance of addressing veterans’ spiritual needs.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | M E Betsy Garrison |
| Author | Loren D Marks |
| Author | Frances C Lawrence |
| Author | Bonnie Braun |
| Abstract | The current study investigated the connection between religion and mental health of 131 rural, low-income mothers. Two dimensions of religion, beliefs and faith community involvement, were included and depression was assessed by the CES-D. The sample consisted of mothers who participated in Wave 2 of a multi-state research project. As hypothesized, both religious beliefs and faith community involvement were negatively related to depressive symptoms indicating that mothers with stronger religious beliefs and more involvement in religious activities may experience less depressive symptoms. The results of the current study confirm previous work and support a multifaceted view of religion. |
| Publication | Women & Health |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 51-62 |
| Date | 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Women Health |
| ISSN | 0363-0242 |
| Short Title | Religious beliefs, faith community involvement and depression |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15829445 |
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The current study investigated the connection between religion and mental health of 131 rural, low-income mothers. Two dimensions of religion, beliefs and faith community involvement, were included and depression was assessed by the CES-D. As hypothesized, both religious beliefs and faith community involvement were negatively related to depressive symptoms indicating that mothers with stronger religious beliefs and more involvement in religious activities may experience less depressive symptoms.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | C. S. Gill |
| Author | C. A. B. Minton |
| Author | J. E. Myers |
| Abstract | A study including measures of spirituality, religiosity, and wellness was conducted to identify coping strategies for the multiple challenges to wellness faced by low-income, rural women. Total spirituality and religiosity accounted for 39% of the variance in wellness, with purpose and meaning in life, unifying interconnectedness, and private religious practices composing the main contributions. Implications for counselors working with these women are discussed, as is the need for further research. |
| Publication | Journal of Counseling and Development |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 293-302 |
| Date | SUM 2010 |
| ISSN | 0748-9633 |
| Short Title | Spirituality and Religiosity |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:14:49 PM |
| Library Catalog | ISI Web of Knowledge |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Philip Gilligan |
| Abstract | Diverse, but significant, phenomena have combined to raise both the profile of issues related to religion and child abuse and the need for professionals to understand and respond appropriately to them. The nature of some of these issues is explored and attempts made to clarify them. Data collected by the author primarily from questionnaires completed by professionals involved in child protection and safeguarding work are analysed and discussed. Some patterns are identified and explored. Finally, it is suggested that, despite the apparent emergence of a more general recognition and acknowledgement of these issues amongst many professionals, relevant day-to-day practice remains largely dependent on individual views and attitudes. Moreover, practitioners are able to continue with 'religion-blind' and 'belief-blind' approaches without these being significantly challenged by agency policies or by professional cultures. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Child Abuse Review |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 94-110 |
| Date | March 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1002/car.1059 |
| ISSN | 0952-9136 |
| Short Title | Considering religion and beliefs in child protection and safeguarding work |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Frank Gillum |
| Author | Derek M. Griffith |
| Abstract | Many studies find racial differences in prayer and religious practices, but few reports examine factors that help explain the effects of Hispanic ethnicity or African American race. A national survey conducted in 2002 collected data on 10 non-religious spiritual practices as well as on prayer for health reasons in 22,929 adults aged 18 years and over. We found marked racial and ethnic differences in the use of prayer and other spiritual practices for health reasons. Greater proportions of African Americans and Hispanic Americans than European Americans reported prayer for health reasons. Sociodemographic variables and health status could not explain these differences. Further, among those who reported prayer, African Americans were more likely than European Americans to report being prayed for by others. However, African American women and Hispanic women and men were significantly less likely than European Americans to use other spiritual practices such as meditation and Tai Chi. Surprisingly African American men were just as likely to report these practices as European American men. Sociodemographic variables and health status could not explain these differences. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 283-295 |
| Date | 3/2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-009-9249-7 |
| ISSN | 0022-4197 |
| Short Title | Prayer and Spiritual Practices for Health Reasons among American Adults |
| Accessed | Wednesday, October 06, 2010 8:54:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | CrossRef |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:02:29 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Allen Glicksman |
| Abstract | Much of the contemporary study of the intersection of aging, religion, and health is based on the assumption that religiousness and spirituality can be accurately measured by certain scales and measures. The further assumption is that these scales and measures are not biased toward any particular form of religious expression and can be used to measure these domains irrespective of the particular faith tradition of the respondent. I argue that indeed many of the most popular scales do contain a clear, underlying set of assumptions about what constitutes religiousness and spirituality and that this understanding is shaped by the same Protestant traditions that have shaped American civilization. By examining several of these scales, and then comparing the assumptions contained in the questions about the meaning of religiousness and spirituality with assumptions about these domains found in traditional Judaism, I come to two conclusions. First, that the scales do reflect a particular religious tradition, and second, that to understand the role of faith in the lives of older persons we must understand the specific faith traditions shared by the elders under study. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 244-258 |
| Date | October 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030903127130 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | The Contemporary Study of Religion and Spirituality Among the Elderly |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030903127130 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:27:44 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Allen Glicksman |
| Author | Tanya Koropeckyj-Cox |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: This article challenges popular conceptions of the nature of ethnicity and religiousness in the gerontological literature. Using the example of older Jewish Americans, the authors argue for more nuanced definitions and usage of terms such as "religion" and "ethnicity" in order to begin to understand the complex interweaving of these two dimensions in the lives of older persons. DESIGN AND METHODS: The analyses used data from the 2000-2001 National Jewish Population Survey (NJPS) as well as comparisons with the 1990 NJPS. There were 1,099 respondents aged 65 years and older in the 2000-2001 NJPS who reported themselves to be Jewish. This sample was then split into three groups: those who reported observing only Judaism and were affiliated with a denomination within Judaism (n = 776) or were not affiliated (n = 277) and those who reported observing another faith in addition to Judaism (n = 46). RESULTS: Respondents to the 2000-2001 NJPS were older, wealthier, and less likely to be members of a religious denomination than those in the 1990 NJPS. Denominational affiliates were more likely than the other two groups to have a strong ethnic identity but less likely to indicate that religion was important in their lives. Denomination members were also more likely to be children or grandchildren of immigrants. IMPLICATIONS: Several key assumptions in the study of ethnicity and religiousness in much of current gerontological research need reassessment especially assumptions about the links between religious identification, beliefs, practices, and communal solidarity. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 816-827 |
| Date | Dec 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| DOI | 10.1093/geront/gnp070 |
| ISSN | 1758-5341 |
| Short Title | Aging among Jewish Americans |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19542519 |
| Accessed | Monday, December 28, 2009 12:10:24 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Marie Good |
| Author | Teena Willoughby |
| Author | Michael A Busseri |
| Abstract | Although there has been a substantial increase over the past decade in studies that have examined the psychosocial correlates of spirituality/religiosity in adolescence, very little is known about spirituality/religiosity as a domain of development in its own right. To address this limitation, the authors identified configurations of multiple dimensions of spirituality/religiosity across 2 time points with an empirical classification procedure (cluster analysis) and assessed development in these configurations at the sample and individual level. Participants included 756 predominately Canadian-born adolescents (53% female, 47% male) from southern Ontario, Canada, who completed a survey in Grade 11 (M age = 16.41 years) and Grade 12 (M age = 17.36 years). Measures included religious activity involvement, enjoyment of religious activities, the Spiritual Transcendence Index, wondering about spiritual issues, frequency of prayer, and frequency of meditation. Sample-level development (structural stability and change) was assessed by examining whether the structural configurations of the clusters were consistent over time. Individual-level development was assessed by examining intraindividual stability and change in cluster membership over time. Results revealed that a five cluster-solution was optimal at both grades. Clusters were identified as aspiritual/irreligious, disconnected wonderers, high institutional and personal, primarily personal, and meditators. With the exception of the high institutional and personal cluster, the cluster structures were stable over time. There also was significant intraindividual stability in all clusters over time; however, a significant proportion of individuals classified as high institutional and personal in Grade 11 moved into the primarily personal cluster in Grade 12. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Publication | Developmental Psychology |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 538-550 |
| Date | Mar 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Dev Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1037/a0021270 |
| ISSN | 1939-0599 |
| Short Title | Stability and change in adolescent spirituality/religiosity |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21171747 |
| Accessed | Monday, April 04, 2011 7:48:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21171747 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:31 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Liz Grant |
| Author | Scott A Murray |
| Author | Aziz Sheikh |
| Abstract | Despite the decline of formal religion many people still regard the idea of spirituality as essential to their sense of self, especially at times of inner turbulence. We explore how the spiritual needs of dying patients can be understood and met in pluralist and secular societies. |
| Publication | BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) |
| Volume | 341 |
| Pages | c4859 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | BMJ |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmj.c4859 |
| ISSN | 1468-5833 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, October 06, 2010 8:31:55 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20847019 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:02:29 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Eva Jeppsson Grassman |
| Author | Anna Whitaker |
| Abstract | This article addresses the role of the Church of Sweden in spiritual care for parishioners in their end-of-life phase. The frame of reference is a new geography of dying that implies that a majority of Swedes today, particularly older people, die in their local neighborhood of belonging, in fact in their parishes. Findings from a study of all parishes in two Swedish communities are presented that indicate support for dying parishioners is surprisingly uncommon, although most parishes offer support for the bereaved. A possible interpretation of these contrasting patterns is discussed. The findings indicate that divergent forms of care logic motivated the different types of support offered by the Church. Long-standing relationships with aging parishioners seemed to be at the heart of the matte |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 344-360 |
| Date | 2009 October |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030903158192 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Divergent Logics of Spiritual Care |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030903158192 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:35:45 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mathew J. Gregoski |
| Author | Vernon A. Barnes |
| Author | Martha S. Tingen |
| Author | Gregory A. Harshfield |
| Author | Frank A. Treiber |
| Abstract | Purpose To evaluate the effect of breathing awareness meditation (BAM), Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST), and health education control (HEC) on ambulatory blood pressure and sodium excretion in African American adolescents.Methods Following 3 consecutive days of systolic blood pressure (SBP) screenings, 166 eligible participants (i.e., SBP >50th-95th percentile) were randomized by school to either BAM (n = 53), LST (n = 69), or HEC (n = 44). In-school intervention sessions were administered for 3 months by health education teachers. Before and after the intervention, overnight urine samples and 24-hour ambulatory SBP, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate were obtained.Results Significant group differences were found for changes in overnight SBP and SBP, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate over the 24-hour period and during school hours. The BAM treatment exhibited the greatest overall decreases on these measures (Bonferroni adjusted, ps < .05). For example, for school-time SBP, BAM showed a change of -3.7 mmHg compared with no change for LST and a change of -.1 mmHg for HEC. There was a nonsignificant trend for overnight urinary sodium excretion (p = .07), with the BAM group displaying a reduction of -.92 ± 1.1 mEq/hr compared with increases of .89 ± 1.2 mEq/hr for LST and .58 ± .9 mEq/hr for HEC group.Conclusion BAM appears to improve hemodynamic function and may affect sodium handling among African American adolescents who are at increased risk for development of cardiovascular disease. |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 59-64 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.05.019 |
| ISSN | 1054-139X |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:59:12 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jan Gryczynski |
| Author | Brian W Ward |
| Abstract | This study investigated the social dynamics that underlie the negative association between religiosity and cigarette use among U.S. adolescents. Using data from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the authors used a theory-based conceptual model (vicarious learning networks [VLN]) to examine the role that key reference group norms play in the religiosity-smoking relationship. This relationship is partially mediated by parents' and close friends' perceived disapproval for smoking. However, religiosity maintains a strong negative association with smoking. Consistent with the VLN model, cigarette use varied substantively based on reference group normative configurations. To the extent that the protective effects of religiosity arise from its influence in structuring the social milieu, some of religiosity's benefits could potentially be leveraged through interventions that promote healthy norms among reference groups within the social network. The VLN model may be a useful tool for conceptualizing the transmission of health behavior through social learning processes. |
| Publication | Health Education & Behavior: The Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 39-48 |
| Date | Feb 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Health Educ Behav |
| DOI | 10.1177/1090198110372331 |
| ISSN | 1552-6127 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21189421 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Gullate |
| Abstract | African American women (AAW) are 25% more likely to present with late stage breast cancer and 20% more likely to die from their disease than Caucasian women. Researchers report that a treatment delay of 3 months is a significant factor in breast cancer mortality. Socioeconomic factors, lack of access and knowledge, spiritual and religious beliefs, fear and fatalism are reported as contributing factors to screening delays. Studies have primarily applied the Health Belief Model (HBM) and modified versions like the Champion HBM to preventive health practices. Neither have significant inclusion of spirituality or religiosity. The TRA/TPB focus on beliefs, intent and attitude as individual determinants of the likelihood of performing a specific behavior; but have not had wide utility in studies related to screening delays among AAW. This paper explores the utility of applying the TRA/TPB as the theoretical framework for determining cultural relevance of spirituality and religiosity to screening delays among AAW. |
| Publication | The ABNF Journal: Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 89-94 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | ABNF J |
| ISSN | 1046-7041 |
| Short Title | The influence of spirituality and religiosity on breast cancer screening delay in African American women |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18402350 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 6:52:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18402350 |
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African American women (AAW) are 25% more likely to present with late stage breast cancer and 20% more likely to die from their disease than Caucasian women. Researchers report that a treatment delay of 3 months is a significant factor in breast cancer mortality. Socioeconomic factors, lack of access and knowledge, spiritual and religious beliefs, fear and fatalism are reported as contributing factors to screening delays.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Rebecca Faith Guy |
| Abstract | Concern here is with the relationship between religious affiliation and life satisfaction. Past research points to religion as an important factor in adjustment of the aged. However, there have been contradictory findings on aging and church attendance. Church attendance patterns are examined in relation to aging and personal adjustment. The intervening variable of the elderly person's physical disabilities is offered as an explanation for declining church attendance with age. |
| Publication | International Journal of Aging and Human Development |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 225-32 |
| Date | 1982 |
| Journal Abbr | International Journal of Aging and Human Development |
| Library Catalog | ERIC |
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| Modified | Sunday, November 27, 2011 6:24:57 AM |
Concern here is with the relationship between religious affiliation and life satisfaction. Past research points to religion as an important factor in adjustment of the aged. However, there have been contradictory findings on aging and church attendance. Church attendance patterns are examined in relation to aging and personal adjustment. The intervening variable of the elderly person's physical disabilities is offered as an explanation for declining church attendance with age.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kristin A Haglund |
| Author | Richard J Fehring |
| Abstract | This study examined the association of religiosity, sexual education and family structure with risky sexual behaviors among adolescents and young adults. The nationally representative sample, from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, included 3,168 women and men ages 15-21 years. Those who viewed religion as very important, had frequent church attendance, and held religious sexual attitudes were 27-54% less likely to have had sex and had significantly fewer sex partners than peers. Participants whose formal and parental sexual education included abstinence and those from two-parent families were 15% less likely to have had sex and had fewer partners. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 460-472 |
| Date | Dec 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-009-9267-5 |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19565334 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:03:51 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 19565334 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer Hall |
| Abstract | AIM: The aim of this paper was to explore the issues surrounding the spirit of the unborn child. BACKGROUND: Pregnancy and birth have been recognised to have a spiritual nature by women and health professionals caring for them. Midwives and nurses are expected to have a holistic approach to care. I suggest that for care to be truly holistic exploration is required of the spiritual nature of the unborn fetus. METHODS: Historical, philosophical and religious views of the spirit of the fetus, are explored as well as those of women. Investigation was made of views of the timing of 'ensoulment'. RESULTS: The review demonstrates the value women place on the sacredness of pregnancy and birth, and that the spiritual nature of the unborn should be recognised. CONCLUSION:This paper shows that the views and values women have of pregnancy and birth and the powerful, spiritual relationship they have with the unborn, indicates that further discussion and research needs to be carried out in this area. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: It is recommended that all who work with women who are pregnant should recognise the spiritual nature of the unborn when carrying out care. |
| Publication | Journal of Clinical Nursing |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 804-810 |
| Date | Jul 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | J Clin Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01650.x |
| ISSN | 0962-1067 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16879373 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 4:44:18 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 16879373 |
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The review demonstrates the value women place on the sacredness of pregnancy and birth, and that the spiritual nature of the unborn should be recognised.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jenaneta S Hampton |
| Author | Clarann Weinert |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to explore expressions of spirituality in rural women with chronic illness. Six categories that emerged were prayer, faith, verse, finding meaning, transcendence, and family. Results of this study were consistent with findings in previous literature that spirituality can be an extremely helpful and powerful coping mechanism that can be used in managing the stressors of a chronic illness. Spirituality is an important illness management tool that needs to be acknowledged by healthcare professionals. |
| Publication | Holistic Nursing Practice |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 27-33 |
| Date | 2006 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | Holist Nurs Pract |
| ISSN | 0887-9311 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16428969 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:35:17 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 16428969 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
The purpose of this study was to explore expressions of spirituality in rural women with chronic illness. Six categories that emerged were prayer, faith, verse, finding meaning, transcendence, and family. Results of this study were consistent with findings in previous literature that spirituality can be an extremely helpful and powerful coping mechanism that can be used in managing the stressors of a chronic illness. Spirituality is an important illness management tool that needs to be acknowledged by healthcare professionals.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sion Kim Harris |
| Author | Lon R Sherritt |
| Author | David W Holder |
| Author | John Kulig |
| Author | Lydia A Shrier |
| Author | John R Knight |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Developed for use in health research, the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality (BMMRS) consists of brief measures of a broad range of religiousness and spirituality (R/S) dimensions. It has established psychometric properties among adults, but little is known about its appropriateness for use with adolescents. PURPOSE: We assessed the psychometric properties of the BMMRS among adolescents. METHOD: We recruited a racially diverse (85% non-White) sample of 305 adolescents aged 12-18 years (median 16 yrs, IQR 14-17) from 3 urban medical clinics; 93 completed a retest 1 week later. We assessed internal consistency and test-retest reliability. We assessed construct validity by examining how well the measures discriminated groups expected to differ based on self-reported religious preference, and how they related to a hypothesized correlate, depressive symptoms. Religious preference was categorized into "No religion/Atheist" (11%), "Don't know/Confused" (9%), or "Named a religion" (80%). RESULTS: Responses to multi-item measures were generally internally consistent (alpha > or = 0.70 for 12/16 measures) and stable over 1 week (intraclass correlation coefficients > or = 0.70 for 14/16). Forgiveness, Negative R/S Coping, and Commitment items showed lower internal cohesiveness. Scores on most measures were higher (p < 0.05) among those who "Named a religion" compared to the "No religion/Atheist" group. Forgiveness, Commitment, and Anticipated Support from members of one's congregation were inversely correlated with depressive symptoms, while BMMRS measures assessing negative R/S experiences (Negative R/S Coping, Negative Interactions with others in congregation, Loss in Faith) were positively correlated with depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that most BMMRS measures are reliable and valid for use among adolescents. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 438-457 |
| Date | Dec 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| ISSN | 0022-4197 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19093673 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:42:35 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19093673 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Developed for use in health research, the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality (BMMRS) consists of brief measures of a broad range of religiousness and spirituality (R/S) dimensions. We assessed the psychometric properties of the BMMRS among adolescents. Conclusions: Most BMMRS measures are reliable and valid for use among adolescents.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Idethia S. Harvey |
| Abstract | This study examines the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among older adults by using criterion sampling between African-American and non-Hispanic white elderly adults. Data analyzed from in-depth interviews produced common themes regarding the process of spirituality in self-management behaviors. Five themes were identified: God: The healer; God: The enabler through doctors; Prayer: The pain manager; Spirituality as a coping mechanism; and, Combining spiritual and conventional modalities. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 200 |
| Date | July 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030902803871 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Spiritual Self-Management |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com/10.1080/15528030902803871 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:17:55 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Idethia Shevon Harvey |
| Author | Lawanda Cook |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among older women with chronic conditions. METHODS: A sample of 41 African-American and non-Hispanic White women, of age 66 and older, participated in the process of self-care study. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews and analysed for common themes using the Grounded Theory method. RESULTS: Audiotaped and transcribed interviews identified four categories that emerged to suggest the influence of spirituality in behavioural change and disease management: (1) God's involvement in illness management; (2) prayer as a mediator; (3) spirituality as a coping mechanism; and (4) the combination of conventional and spiritual practices. DISCUSSION: Older women with various chronic illnesses defined 'spirituality' in a broad, holistic way, and the findings suggest that spirituality played a part in documenting the self-management process. Knowledge of spirituality and the role it plays in illness management may assist public health gerontologists in designing effective and culturally appropriate self-management programmes. |
| Publication | Chronic Illness |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 111-124 |
| Date | Jun 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Chronic Illn |
| DOI | 10.1177/1742395309350228 |
| ISSN | 1745-9206 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:32:04 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20444763 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Idethia S Harvey |
| Author | Myrna Silverman |
| Abstract | This study used data from in-depth interviews collected from 88 African American and White men and women aged 65 years and older who reside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among this population. Thematic content analysis addressed two specific questions: (1) how do older adults use spirituality to help manage their chronic illness, and (2) are there any racial differences in the use of spirituality. Several core themes emerged from the linkage of spirituality and self-management: God: the healer, God: the enabler through doctors, faith in God, prayer as a mediator, spirituality as a coping mechanism, combining conventional medicine and spiritual practices, and empowering respondents to practice healthy eating habits. These results display racial differences in the use of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness. African American elders were more likely than White elders to endorse a belief in divine intervention. White elders were more likely than African America elders to merge their spirituality in various self-management practices. Despite these differences, spirituality can play an integral part in a person's health and well-being of chronically ill elders. |
| Publication | Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 205-220 |
| Date | Jun 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | J Cross Cult Gerontol |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10823-007-9038-2 |
| ISSN | 0169-3816 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17370121 |
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This study used data from in-depth interviews collected from 88 African American and White men and women aged 65 years and older who reside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among this population.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Meg M. Hegarty |
| Author | Amy P. Abernethy |
| Author | Ian Olver |
| Author | David C. Currow |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND Palliative care encompasses physical, psychosocial and spiritual care for patients and caregivers. No population data are available on bereaved people who subsequently report that additional spiritual support would have been helpful. METHODS In a population survey, a respondent-defined question was asked regarding 'additional spiritual support' that would have been helpful if someone 'close to them had died' an expected death in the previous five years. Data (socio-demographic [respondent]); clinical [deceased]) directly standardized to the whole population were analysed. RESULTS There were 14,902 participants in this study (71.6% participation rate), of whom 31% (4665) experienced such a death and 1084 (23.2%) provided active hands-on (day-to-day or intermittent) care. Fifty-one of the 1084 (4.7%) active caregivers identified that additional spiritual support would have been helpful. The predictors in a regression analysis were: other domains where additional support would have been helpful (OR 1.69; 95% CI 1.46-1.94; p < 0.001); and being female (OR 3.23; 95% CI 1.23 to 8.33; p = 0.017). 'Additional spiritual support being helpful' was strongly associated with higher rates where additional support in other domains would also have been helpful in: all bereaved people (2.7 vs 0.6; p < 0.0001); and in active caregivers (3.7 vs 0.8; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION People who identify that additional spiritual support would have been helpful have specific demographic characteristics. There is also a strong association with the likelihood of identifying that a number of other additional supports would have been helpful. Clinically, the need for additional spiritual support should open a conversation about other areas where the need for further support may be identified. |
| Publication | Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 266-277 |
| Date | Apr 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1177/0269216310389225 |
| ISSN | 1477-030X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21228089 |
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Author | Henri Nouwen |
| Place | Notre Dame |
| Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
| Date | 1999 |
| # of Pages | 62 |
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| Modified | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:57:47 PM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga |
| Author | Cristiane Alves Tibúrcio |
| Author | Ana Luiza Vilela Borges |
| Author | Luciana Magnoni Reberte |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of a group of Catholic women related to the orientations received from priests and parents and their influence on sexual attitudes. The oral history method was used to interview 17 Catholic women. Three categories summarize women's experiences: orientations about sexuality received from priests; lack of orientation or existence of open dialogue about sexuality: distinct experiences in the family context; adherence or repudiation; and distinct attitudes toward orientations received. Health professionals systematically should seek knowledge about women's religious principles, because this is essential for meaningful and ethical health care. |
| Publication | Health Care for Women International |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 700-717 |
| Date | 8/2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Hlth. Care for Women Int. |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399332.2010.486881 |
| ISSN | 0739-9332 |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com/openurl? genre=article&… |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Cheryl L. Holt |
| Author | Theresa A. Wynn |
| Author | Penny Southward |
| Author | Mark S. Litaker |
| Author | Sanford Jeames |
| Author | Emily Schulz |
| Abstract | One way of developing culturally relevant health communication in the African American church setting is to develop spiritually based interventions, in which the health message is framed by relevant spiritual themes and scripture. In this article we describe the development of a community health advisor(CHA)-led intervention aimed at increasing informed decision making (IDM) for prostate cancer screening among church-attending African American men. Full-color print educational booklets were developed and pilot tested with extensive community participation of church-attending African American men age-eligible for screening. The intervention development phase consisted of ideas solicited from an advisory panel of African American men (N = 10), who identified core content and developed the spiritual themes. In the intervention pilot testing phase, prototypes of the intervention materials were pilot tested for graphic appeal in two focus groups (N = 16), and content was tested for acceptability and comprehension using individual cognitive response interviews (N = 10). Recommendations were made for project branding and logo and for use of graphics of real people in the educational materials. Significant feedback was obtained from the focus groups, on the graphics, colors, fonts, continuity, titles, and booklet size/shape. The importance of working closely with the community when developing interventions is discussed, as well as the importance of pilot testing of educational materials. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 590 |
| Date | 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1080/10810730903120534 |
| ISSN | 1081-0730 |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/10810730903120534 |
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| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Cheryl L Holt |
| Author | Lee Caplan |
| Author | Emily Schulz |
| Author | Victor Blake |
| Author | Vivian L Southward |
| Author | Ayanna V Buckner |
| Abstract | Research indicates that African Americans diagnosed with cancer tend to use religion in coping. However less is known about the specific role that religion plays in the coping process. Based on previous qualitative work, five instruments were developed to assess the role of religious involvement in cancer coping: God as helper, God as healer, Faith in healing, Control over cancer and New perspective. The instruments were administered to 100 African Americans with cancer. Each exhibited high internal reliability, and concurrent and discriminant validity. These instruments may have applied value for the development of church-based cancer support/survivorship interventions. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 525-535 |
| Date | May 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105309103572 |
| ISSN | 1359-1053 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19383653 |
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Spirituality has been shown to be associated with health, and is an important component in the lives of many African Americans. Recent research proposes that spirituality is a multidimensional construct. The present study proposes a two-dimensional model in which spirituality encompasses a belief and behavioral dimension. This hypothesis was examined, as were relationships between these dimensions and spiritual health locus of control, breast cancer beliefs and mammography utilization among African American women.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Cheryl L Holt |
| Author | Susan N Lukwago |
| Author | Matthew W Kreuter |
| Abstract | Spirituality has been shown to be associated with health, and is an important component in the lives of many African Americans. Recent research proposes that spirituality is a multidimensional construct. The present study proposes a two-dimensional model in which spirituality encompasses a belief and behavioral dimension. This hypothesis was examined, as were relationships between these dimensions and spiritual health locus of control, breast cancer beliefs and mammography utilization among African American women. The belief dimension played a more important role in adaptive breast cancer beliefs and mammography utilization that did the behavioral dimension. These findings suggest the importance of spiritual belief systems for health, and implications for spiritual cancer communication interventions are discussed. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 383-396 |
| Date | May 2003 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1177/13591053030083008 |
| ISSN | 1359-1053 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14670216 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:40:17 PM |
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Research indicates that African Americans diagnosed with cancer tend to use religion in coping. However less is known about the specific role that religion plays in the coping process. Based on previous qualitative work, five instruments were developed to assess the role of religious involvement in cancer coping: God as helper, God as healer, Faith in healing, Control over cancer and New perspective.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Cheryl L Holt |
| Author | Eddie M Clark |
| Author | Patrick R Klem |
| Abstract | The present study reports on the development and validation of an expanded scale assessing spiritual health locus of control beliefs. Additional items were developed, and the scale was pilot tested among 108 church-attending African American women. The scale was multidimensional, comprised of the original Active and Passive Spiritual dimensions, and additional subscales reflecting 'Spiritual Life and Faith' and 'God's Grace'. Internal consistency was acceptable, and predictive validity was evidenced by negative correlations between the Passive Spiritual dimension and knowledge about mammography, breast cancer, and breast cancer treatment, and mammography utilization. This instrument provides an in-depth assessment of beliefs regarding the role of God in one's health, and may be useful for the development of church-based health education serving African Americans. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 597-612 |
| Date | Jul 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105307078166 |
| ISSN | 1359-1053 |
| Short Title | Expansion and validation of the spiritual health locus of control scale |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17584811 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:47:12 PM |
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The present study reports on the development and validation of an expanded scale assessing spiritual health locus of control beliefs. Additional items were developed, and the scale was pilot tested among 108 church-attending African American women.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kristin J. Homan |
| Author | Chris J. Boyatzis |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between older adults' religiosity, sense of meaning in life, and health behavior. Three dimensions of religiosity were assessed: religious orientation (intrinsic and extrinsic), sanctification of the body, and relationship with God. Five health behaviors were measured: smoking, exercise, taking responsibility for one's own health, nutritious eating, and stress management. In general, stronger religiosity and sense of meaning were associated with healthier behaviors; however, extrinsic religious orientation was associated with decreased rates of healthy behavior. In regression analyses that controlled for service attendance, sex, age, and education, sense of meaning in life was the construct most consistently related to health behavior. Results support a model in which religion and sense of meaning affect health by motivating certain behaviors that are then tied directly to overall physical health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | International Journal for the Psychology of Religion |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 173-186 |
| Date | Jul-Sep2010 July 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1080/10508619.2010.481225 |
| ISSN | 10508619 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:42:44 PM |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jan Horwath |
| Author | Janet Lees |
| Abstract | The 1989 Children Act emphasizes the importance of giving due consideration to the child's religious persuasion. Yet, government assessment guidance provides practitioners with very little assistance in terms of establishing ways in which religious beliefs and practices influence family life. This is concerning at a time when considerable attention is being paid in the media to the negative influences of religious beliefs on parenting and Britain is becoming increasingly diverse. Drawing on a literature review of seventy-seven papers on religion and parenting, consideration is given to some of the challenges encountered by social workers when assessing the influence of religious beliefs on parenting. These challenges include: a lack of clarity with regard to what is meant by religion'; small-scale research studies with limited scope; a focus on perceptions of the influence of religious beliefs; disregard for both social workers' own views about religion and the ways in which these views are likely to influence practice. Moreover, poor preparation on social work training programmes and minimal support from supervisors mean that practitioners do not feel confident exploring religious beliefs and practices with families. All these factors lead to a significant influence in many families' lives being ignored. |
| Publication | British Journal of Social Work |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 82-99 |
| Date | January 1, 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcn116 |
| Short Title | Assessing the Influence of Religious Beliefs and Practices on Parenting Capacity |
| URL | http://bjsw.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/40/1/82 |
| Accessed | Friday, January 29, 2010 7:25:41 PM |
| Library Catalog | HighWire |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lawrence Duane House |
| Author | Trisha Mueller |
| Author | Belinda Reininger |
| Author | Kathryn Brown |
| Author | Christine M. Markham |
| Abstract | To review research examining the influence of character on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). We defined character as comprising two positive youth development constructs: prosocial norms and spirituality. We conducted a systematic review of behavioral research published from 1985 through 2007 that examined the association between two character constructs (prosocial norms and spirituality) and ASRH outcomes. We coded results as showing a protective association, risk association, or no association, and as longitudinal, or cross-sectional. We considered consistent associations from at least two longitudinal studies for a given outcome to be sufficient evidence for a protective or risk association. There is sufficient evidence to indicate that prosocial norms and spirituality can be protective factors for some ASRH outcomes including intention to have sex, early sex or ever having sex, contraceptive and condom use, frequency of sex, and pregnancy. The generalizability of findings by age, race/ethnicity, and gender was unclear. Findings suggest that some character sub-constructs are associated with a reduced likelihood of several adverse ASRH outcomes and with an increased likelihood of using contraceptives and intending to use condoms. Further research is needed to better understand mixed results and results showing some character sub-constructs, such as religious affiliation, to be associated with adverse ASRH outcomes. |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3, Supplement 1 |
| Pages | S59-S74 |
| Date | March 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.218 |
| ISSN | 1054-139X |
| Short Title | Character as a Predictor of Reproductive Health Outcomes for Youth |
| Accessed | Monday, March 22, 2010 9:01:54 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Bruce Hunsberger |
| Abstract | Eighty-five persons aged 65 to 88 years participated in this interview study of three issues. The present study supported previous findings of a tendency toward increased religiosity in older age. This was tempered, however, by the finding that, although highly religious older persons tended to report an increase in religiousness over the course of their lives, respondents who were low in religiosity tended to report a decrease. These two groups reported that before the age of 20 a relatively small difference in religiosity existed but by old age this difference had become substantial. Second, there was evidence of a low to moderate positive relationship between religiosity and life satisfaction. Finally, mothers were reported to have had the strongest proreligious influence, although both parents were generally perceived to be important influences in religious development. |
| Publication | J Gerontol |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 615-620 |
| Date | September 1, 1985 |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronj/40.5.615 |
| Short Title | Religion, Age, Life Satisfaction, and Perceived Sources of Religiousness |
| URL | http://geronj.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/40/5/615 |
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| Library Catalog | HighWire |
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The present study supported previous findings of a tendency toward increased religiosity in older age. This was tempered, however, by the finding that, although highly religious older persons tended to report an increase in religiousness over the course of their lives, respondents who were low in religiosity tended to report a decrease.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jene M. Hurlbut |
| Author | Leslie K. Robbins |
| Author | Mary M. Hoke |
| Abstract | This study examined the relationship between spirituality and health-promoting behaviors in a convenience sample of 90 sheltered homeless women using the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and a demographic questionnaire. A moderate positive correlation was found between spiritual well-being and overall health promoting lifestyle (r = .426). Moderate to strong positive correlations were found between the Spiritual Well-Being Scale and the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II dimension subscales (physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress management). The results support the importance of spirituality in relation to health-promoting behaviors among sheltered homeless women. |
| Publication | Journal of Community Health Nursing |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 81-91 |
| Date | Apr 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Community Health Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1080/07370016.2011.564064 |
| ISSN | 1532-7655 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21541870 |
| Accessed | Monday, May 09, 2011 7:04:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21541870 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:31 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Ellen L. Idler |
| Abstract | The study examines patterns of religious involvement, health status, functional disability, and depression among noninstitutionalized elderly residents of New Haven, Connecticut, in 1982. Controlling for demographic variables and physical health status, cross-sectional analysis of data from the Yale Health and Aging Project (N = 2811) shows higher levels of public religious involvement associated with lower levels of functional disability and depressive symptomatology; among men the analysis also shows that private religious involvement modifies the associations of health status with disability, and disability with depression. Four alterntive explanatory hypotheses with roots in classical sociological theories of religion are proposed and tested, three arguments for indirect effects of religious involvement through health behaviors, social cohesiveness, and cognitive coherence, and one for an interactive theodicy effect. |
| Publication | Social Forces |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 226-238 |
| Date | Sep., 1987 |
| ISSN | 00377732 |
| Short Title | Religious Involvement and the Health of the Elderly |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/2578909 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 11:56:40 AM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Sep., 1987 / Copyright © 1987 Social Forces, University of North Carolina Press |
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The study examines patterns of religious involvement, health status, functional disability, and depression among noninstitutionalized elderly residents of New Haven, Connecticut, in 1982.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kim E. Innes |
| Author | Terry Kit Selfe |
| Author | Abhishek Vishnu |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the peer-reviewed literature regarding the effects of self-administered mind-body therapies on menopausal symptoms. METHODS: To identify qualifying studies, we searched 10 scientific databases and scanned bibliographies of relevant review papers and all identified articles. The methodological quality of all studies was assessed systematically using predefined criteria. RESULTS: Twenty-one papers representing 18 clinical trials from 6 countries met our inclusion criteria, including 12 randomized controlled trials (N=719), 1 non-randomized controlled trial (N=58), and 5 uncontrolled trials (N=105). Interventions included yoga and/or meditation-based programs, tai chi, and other relaxation practices, including muscle relaxation and breath-based techniques, relaxation response training, and low-frequency sound-wave therapy. Eight of the nine studies of yoga, tai chi, and meditation-based programs reported improvement in overall menopausal and vasomotor symptoms; six of seven trials indicated improvement in mood and sleep with yoga-based programs, and four studies reported reduced musculoskeletal pain. Results from the remaining nine trials suggest that breath-based and other relaxation therapies also show promise for alleviating vasomotor and other menopausal symptoms, although intergroup findings were mixed. Most studies reviewed suffered methodological or other limitations, complicating interpretation of findings. CONCLUSIONS: Collectively, findings of these studies suggest that yoga-based and certain other mind-body therapies may be beneficial for alleviating specific menopausal symptoms. However, the limitations characterizing most studies hinder interpretation of findings and preclude firm conclusions regarding efficacy. Additional large, methodologically sound trials are needed to determine the effects of specific mind-body therapies on menopausal symptoms, examine long-term outcomes, and investigate underlying mechanisms. |
| Publication | Maturitas |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 135-149 |
| Date | Jun 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Maturitas |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.01.016 |
| ISSN | 1873-4111 |
| Short Title | Mind-body therapies for menopausal symptoms |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:40:24 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20167444 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | D Elizabeth Jesse |
| Author | Pamela G Reed |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationships of spirituality and psychosocial well-being to health risk behaviors in pregnant Appalachian women. METHOD: Descriptive study of 120 women between 16 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. The instruments used were the Spiritual Perspective Scale and religiosity items from the Jarel Well-Being Scale. Psychosocial well-being was measured by the Prenatal Psychosocial Profile. Four items measured health risk behaviors. RESULTS: Higher levels of spirituality (spiritual perspective and religiosity) were significantly correlated with greater satisfaction with social support, higher levels of self-esteem, and decreased levels of smoking. Sociodemographic, psychosocial, and spiritual variables explained 25% of the variance in frequency of smoking, and in the logistic regression analysis, psychosocial stress was the only variable that significantly predicted substance use. CONCLUSION: Higher levels of spirituality and lower levels of stress are associated with decreased health risk behaviors among pregnant women from Appalachia. Increasing spiritual resources and decreasing stress during pregnancy offer the potential to improve health promotion efforts in pregnancy with women from Appalachia. |
| Publication | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing: JOGNN / NAACOG |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 739-747 |
| Date | 2004 Nov-Dec |
| Journal Abbr | J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1177/0884217504270669 |
| ISSN | 0884-2175 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15561662 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 1:08:55 PM |
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Objective: To determine the relationships of spirituality and psychosocial well-being to health risk behaviors in pregnant Appalachian women. Conclusion: Higher levels of spirituality and lower levels of stress are associated with decreased health risk behaviors among pregnant women from Appalachia.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Doyle Paul Johnson |
| Author | Larry C. Mullins |
| Abstract | This paper investigates the relationship between different dimensions of religiosity and loneliness among older persons with controls introduced for social contacts, satisfaction with social contacts, and depression. Data were obtained through interviews with 131 residents of a 199-unit high-rise apartment facility for low-income older persons. The results of the regression analysis showed that the social dimension of religiosity was significantly related to low levels of loneliness as hypothesized, but the subjective dimension was not, even though the direction was as hypothesized. These relationships were maintained when the social contact variables were included in the regression equations, even though in some cases these variables also had effects on loneliness. In contrast, the relationship between depression and loneliness was so strong that it obscured the religiosity-loneliness relationship. Several implications are suggested from these findings. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3-15 |
| Date | Sep., 1989 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3511019 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:05:45 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Sep., 1989 / Copyright © 1989 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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This paper investigates the relationship between different dimensions of religiosity and loneliness among older persons with controls introduced for social contacts, satisfaction with social contacts, and depression.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Allan M Josephson |
| Author | Mary Lynn Dell |
| Abstract | This article introduces the interface between child and adolescent psychiatry and religion and spirituality. Developmental psychopathology has become increasingly diverse in its study of risk and protective factors for child and adolescent psychopathology. The effect of religion and spirituality on clinical conditions is among those factors. This review addresses (1) historical aspects of the relationship between psychiatry and religion/spirituality, (2) definitional issues, and (3) unique factors in child and adolescent work. Considering these factors and some general principles of intervention, it prepares the reader for other articles in this issue. The article concludes with some observations on the "secular family". |
| Publication | Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-15, v |
| Date | Jan 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am |
| ISSN | 1056-4993 |
| Short Title | Religion and spirituality in child and adolescent psychiatry |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14723297 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:36:04 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 14723297 |
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This article introduces the interface between child and adolescent psychiatry and religion and spirituality. This review addresses (1) historical aspects of the relationship between psychiatry and religion/spirituality, (2) definitional issues, and (3) unique factors in child and adolescent work.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Janine M Jurkowski |
| Author | Courtney Kurlanska |
| Author | Blanca M Ramos |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: This study employed qualitative research to describe the relationship between spirituality and overall health among a sample of Latino women. A framework is presented for understanding this complex relationship. DESIGN: Findings are presented from a qualitative analysis of six 1.5-hour focus group sessions. SETTING: The research was conducted among Latino women living in Chicago, Illinois, and Northeastern New York communities. We employed a community-based participatory research approach in which community members were active participants throughout the research process. SUBJECTS: Subjects were 47 Latino women 31 to 81 years, all of whom were Christian and the majority (43%) of whom had less than a high school education. Twenty-seven percent reported having high school diplomas, and the same percentage reported at least some college. Of the women who answered the questions, one did not have health insurance, 69% had public health insurance, and 29% had private health insurance. MEASURES: Grounded theory using selective coding was employed to understand the relationship between spirituality and health and to develop the conceptual framework. RESULTS: Spirituality was expressed as a vital component of health, and the belief in a need for balance of physical, mental, and spiritual health was described. An active and a passive relationship between spirituality and health emerged, with active being most common. Asking God for help or faith as a coping strategy were subdomains of the active relationship, and God responsible for health fell under the passive domain. These relationship types influenced beliefs about participation in one's own health. CONCLUSION: The findings that emerged contribute to an understanding of how spirituality plays a role in health beliefs among Latino women, which has implications for health promotion research and program development for addressing health disparities. |
| Publication | American Journal of Health Promotion: AJHP |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 19-25 |
| Date | 2010 Sep-Oct |
| Journal Abbr | Am J Health Promot |
| DOI | 10.4278/ajhp.080923-QUAL-211 |
| ISSN | 0890-1171 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Saffron Karlsen |
| Author | James Y. Nazroo |
| Abstract | Objectives. To examine the role of religion in the patterning of health inequities, and how this is related to ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Design. Multivariate analyses using nationally representative data on self-assessed fair or poor health, longstanding limiting illness, diagnosed diabetes, diagnosed hypertension, waist-hip ratio, body mass index, current tobacco use and participating in no regular physical activity from 14,924 Christians, 4337 Muslims, 656 Sikhs, 1197 Hindus and 2682 people reporting not identifying with any religion with different ethnic backgrounds, who were interviewed as part of the Health Survey for England in either 1999 or 2004, adjusted for age, gender and socioeconomic status and periodicity. Results. Odds ratios for general health, hypertension, diabetes, waist-hip ratio, tobacco use and physical activity speak to the importance of ethnicity in the patterning of health inequalities. But there is also evidence of an important, independent role for religion, with risks for the different health indicators varying between people with the same ethnic, but different religious, identifications. Adjusting for socioeconomic status attenuated the ethnic/religious patterning of, particularly, self-assessed health, longstanding activity-limiting illness, waist-hip ratio, body mass index and tobacco use. Conclusions. This evidence enables greater understanding of the complexities of the relationship between ethnicity, religion and health, recognising the need to understand the heterogeneity underlying both ethnic and religious group membership and the processes producing the structural disadvantage facing certain religious and ethnic groups in the mediation of the relationship between health and ethnicity/religion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Ethnicity & Health |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 549-568 |
| Date | December 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1080/13557858.2010.497204 |
| ISSN | 13557858 |
| Short Title | Religious and ethnic differences in health |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul L Kimmel |
| Author | Seth L Emont |
| Author | John M Newmann |
| Author | Helen Danko |
| Author | Alvin H Moss |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Recent research suggests that patients' perceptions may be more important than objective clinical assessments in determining quality of life (QOL) for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). METHODS: We interviewed 165 hemodialysis patients from 3 sites using a QOL questionnaire that included the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and the McGill QOL (MQOL) scale, which includes a single-item global measure of QOL (Single-Item QOL Scale [SIS]). The MQOL scale asks patients to report their most troublesome symptoms. We also initiated the use of a Support Network Scale and a Spiritual Beliefs Scale. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 60.9 years, 52% were men, 63% were white, and 33% were African American. Patients had a mean treatment time for ESRD of 44 months, mean hemoglobin level of 11.8 g/dL (118 g/L), mean albumin level of 3.7 g/dL (37 g/L), and mean Kt/V of 1.6. Forty-five percent of patients reported symptoms. Pain was the most common symptom (21% of patients). There was an inverse relationship between reported number of symptoms and SWLS (P < 0.01), MQOL scale score (P < 0.001), and SIS (P < 0.001). The Spiritual Beliefs Scale correlated with the MQOL scale score, SWLS (both P < 0.01), and SIS (P < 0.05). The Support Network Scale score correlated with the MQOL Existential (P = 0.01) and MQOL Support (P < 0.01) subscales. No clinical parameter correlated with any measure of QOL, spiritual beliefs, or social support. CONCLUSION: Symptoms, especially pain, along with psychosocial and spiritual factors, are important determinants of QOL of patients with ESRD. Additional studies, particularly a longitudinal trial, are needed to determine the reproducibility and utility of these QOL measures in assessing patient long-term outcome and their association with other QOL indices in larger and more diverse patient populations. |
| Publication | American Journal of Kidney Diseases: The Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 713-721 |
| Date | Oct 2003 |
| Journal Abbr | Am. J. Kidney Dis |
| ISSN | 1523-6838 |
| Short Title | ESRD patient quality of life |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14520621 |
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Recent research suggests that patients’ perceptions may be more important than objective clinical assessments in determining quality of life (QOL) for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We interviewed 165 hemodialysis patients from 3 sites using a QOL questionnaire that included the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and the McGill QOL (MQOL) scale, which includes a single-item global measure of QOL (Single-Item QOL Scale [SIS]).
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Anita Y Kinney |
| Author | James E Coxworth |
| Author | Sara E Simonson |
| Author | Joseph B Fanning |
| Abstract | Elevated psychological distress has been observed among people at increased risk for familial cancer. Researchers consider religiosity and spirituality (RS) to be positive coping mechanisms associated with reduced psychological distress. Relatively little is known about the impact of RS on genomic health issues. The objectives of our study were: (1) describe the prevalence of RS and depressive symptoms and (2) explore how RS relates to psychological distress in a cohort of individuals with a > or =25% prior probability of a genetic predisposition to cancer. Participants (n = 99) were drawn from an African-American, Louisiana-based kindred with a mutation at the BRCA1 locus. This analysis reports findings from a survey assessing RS and the use of three types of religious coping styles: collaborative, self-directing, and deferring. Clinically significant depressive symptoms were relatively high (27%); with females (33%) more likely than males (17%) to report symptoms (P < 0.01). The majority of participants reported being highly religious. The most commonly employed religious problem solving style used by participants was collaborative (X=22.9; SD=5.8) versus self-directing (X=12.8; SD = 5.1) and deferring (X=19.9; SD = 6.3). We did not observe significant associations between RS indicators and psychological distress, nor did we observe appreciable differences related to gender or risk perception. Although RS beliefs and practices are important for many African-Americans, we did not find evidence that indicators of self-reported RS are associated with psychological distress prior to genetic counseling and testing. |
| Publication | American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part C, Seminars in Medical Genetics |
| Volume | 151C |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 13-21 |
| Date | Feb 15, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajmg.c.30194 |
| ISSN | 1552-4876 |
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| Extra | PMID: 19170079 |
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| Author | H G Koenig |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To examine the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices among medically ill hospitalized older adults and relate them to social, psychological and health characteristics. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Consecutive patients age 60 or over admitted to the general medicine cardiology and neurology services of Duke University Medical Center were evaluated for participation in a depression study. As part of the evaluation, information on religious affiliation, religious attendance, private religious activities, intrinsic religiosity and religious coping was collected. Demographic, social, psychological and physical health characteristics were also assessed. Bivariate and multivariate correlates of religious belief and activity were examined using Pearson correlation and linear regression. RESULTS: Of the 542 patients evaluated, detailed information on religious beliefs and behaviors was collected on 455 cognitively unimpaired patients. Over one-half (53.4%) of the sample reported attending religious services once per week or more often; 58.7% prayed or studied the Bible daily or more often; over 85% of patients held intrinsic religious attitudes; and over 40% spontaneously reported that their religious faith was the most important factor that enabled them to cope. Religious variables were consistently and independently related to race (Black), lower education, higher social support and greater life stressors, and religious attendance was associated with less medical illness burden. Religious attendance was also related to lower depressive symptoms, although the association weakened when other covariates were controlled. CONCLUSIONS: Religious practices, attitudes and coping behaviors are prevalent among hospitalized medically ill older adults and are related to social, psychological and physical health outcomes. Implications for clinical practice are discussed. |
| Publication | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 213-224 |
| Date | Apr 1998 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Geriatr Psychiatry |
| ISSN | 0885-6230 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9646148 |
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Objectives To examine the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices among medically ill hospitalized older adults and relate them to social, psychological and health characteristics. Conclusions: Religious practices, attitudes and coping behaviors are prevalent among hospitalized medically ill older adults and are related to social, psychological and physical health outcomes. Implications for clinical practice are discussed.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Harold G. Koenig |
| Author | et al. |
| Abstract | For 836 older adults (mean age 73.4 years), moderately strong correlations were found between morale and three religious measures: organizational religious activity, non-organizational religious activity, and intrinsic religiosity. For women and those 75 and over, religious behaviors and attitudes were particularly strong correlates of morale. Among participants age 75 and older, only health accounted for more of the explained variance than did religious variables. Indicated was that religious attitudes and activities may influence the complex interactions of health and sociodemographic factors affecting morale and well-being in later life. |
| Publication | Gerontologist |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 18-28 |
| Date | 1988 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| Library Catalog | ERIC |
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This study considered 836 older adults to discover moderately strong correlations between morale and three religious measures: organizational religious activity, non-organizational religious activity, and intrinsic religiosity. For women and those 75 and over, religious behaviors and attitudes were particularly strong correlates of morale. Among participants age 75 and older, only health accounted for more of the explained variance than did religious variables. Indicated was that religious attitudes and activities may influence the complex interactions of health and sociodemographic factors affecting morale and well-being in later life.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | H G Koenig |
| Author | D B Larson |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: We examined the relationship between religious attendance, religious affiliation, and use of acute hospital services by older medical patients. METHODS: Religious affiliation (n = 542) and church attendance (n = 455) were examined in a consecutive sample of medical patients aged 60 or older admitted to Duke University Medical Center. Information on use of acute hospital services during the year before admission and length of the current hospital stay was collected. Frequency of church attendance and religious affiliation were examined as predictors of hospital service use, controlling for age, sex, race, education, social support, depressive symptoms, physical functioning, and severity of medical illness as covariates using logistic regression. RESULTS: Patients who attended church weekly or more often were significantly less likely in the previous year to have been admitted to the hospital, had fewer hospital admissions, and spent fewer days in the hospital than those attending less often; these associations retained their significance after controlling for covariates. Patients unaffiliated with a religious community, while not using more acute hospital services in the year before admission, had significantly longer index hospital stays than those affiliated. Unaffiliated patients spent an average of 25 days in the hospital, compared with 11 days for affiliated patients; this association strengthened when physical health and other covariates were controlled. CONCLUSIONS: Participation in and affiliation with a religious community is associated with lower use of hospital services by medically ill older adults, a population of high users of health care services. Possible reasons for this association and its implications are discussed. |
| Publication | Southern Medical Journal |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 925-932 |
| Date | Oct 1998 |
| Journal Abbr | South. Med. J |
| ISSN | 0038-4348 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9786287 |
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Background: We examined the relationship between religious attendance, religious affiliation, and use of acute hospital services by older medical patients. Conclusions: Participation in and affiliation with a religious community is associated with lower use of hospital services by medically ill older adults, a population of high users of health care services. Possible reasons for this association and its implications are discussed.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Harold G Koenig |
| Author | Linda K George |
| Author | Patricia Titus |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of religion and spirituality on social support, psychological functioning, and physical health in medically ill hospitalized older adults. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Duke University Medical Center. PARTICIPANTS: A research nurse interviewed 838 consecutively admitted patients aged 50 and older to a general medical service. MEASUREMENTS: Measures of religion included organizational religious activity (ORA), nonorganizational religious activity, intrinsic religiosity (IR), self-rated religiousness, and observer-rated religiousness (ORR). Measures of spirituality were self-rated spirituality, observer-rated spirituality (ORS), and daily spiritual experiences. Social support, depressive symptoms, cognitive status, cooperativeness, and physical health (self-rated and observer-rated) were the dependent variables. Regression models controlled for age, sex, race, and education. RESULTS: Religiousness and spirituality consistently predicted greater social support, fewer depressive symptoms, better cognitive function, and greater cooperativeness (P<.01 to P<.0001). Relationships with physical health were weaker, although similar in direction. ORA predicted better physical functioning and observer-rated health and less-severe illness. IR tended to be associated with better physical functioning, and ORR and ORS with less-severe illness and less medical comorbidity (all P<.05). Patients categorizing themselves as neither spiritual nor religious tended to have worse self-rated and observer-rated health and greater medical comorbidity. In contrast, religious television or radio was associated with worse physical functioning and greater medical comorbidity. CONCLUSION: Religious activities, attitudes, and spiritual experiences are prevalent in older hospitalized patients and are associated with greater social support, better psychological health, and to some extent, better physical health. Awareness of these relationships may improve health care. |
| Publication | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 554-562 |
| Date | Apr 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | J Am Geriatr Soc |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52161.x |
| ISSN | 0002-8614 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15066070 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:49:24 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 15066070 |
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Objectives To examine the effect of religion and spirituality on social support, psychological functioning, and physical health in medically ill hospitalized older adults. Conclusion: Religious activities, attitudes, and spiritual experiences are prevalent in older hospitalized patients and are associated with greater social support, better psychological health, and to some extent, better physical health.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | H G Koenig |
| Author | L K George |
| Author | I C Siegler |
| Abstract | A stratified random sample of 100 older participants in the Second Duke Longitudinal Study was interviewed. Responses to open-ended coping questions were commonly religious in nature. For at least 1 of the 3 stressful periods inquired about, 45% of the sample mentioned a religious coping behavior. Because of the socio-demographic characteristics of participants, these results provided evidence against the generally held view that religion is relevant only to the poor or uneducated. This coping strategy's effectiveness is supported by studies that have revealed a positive relationship between religious behaviors and well-being. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 303-310 |
| Date | Jun 1988 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3396911 |
| Accessed | Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:41:08 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 3396911 |
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This article reviews a study where a stratified random sample of 100 older participants in the Second Duke Longitudinal Study was interviewed. Responses to open-ended coping questions were commonly religious in nature. Because of the socio-demographic characteristics of participants, these results provided evidence against the generally held view that religion is relevant only to the poor or uneducated. This coping strategy's effectiveness is supported by studies that have revealed a positive relationship between religious behaviors and well-being.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Neal Krause |
| Abstract | The purpose of this exploratory study was to see if meaning in life is associated with mortality in old age. Interviews were conducted with a nationwide sample of older adults (N = 1,361). Data were collected on meaning in life, mortality, and select control measures. Three main findings emerged from this study. First, the data suggest that older people with a strong sense of meaning in life are less likely to die over the study follow-up period than those who do not have a strong sense of meaning. Second, the findings indicate that the effect of meaning on mortality can be attributed to the potentially important indirect effect that operates through health. Third, further analysis revealed that one dimension of meaning-having a strong sense of purpose in life-has a stronger relationship with mortality than other facets of meaning. The main study findings were observed after the effects of attendance at religious services and emotional support were controlled statistically. If the results from this study can be replicated, then interventions should be designed to help older people find a greater sense of purpose in life. |
| Publication | The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 517-527 |
| Date | Jun 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronb/gbp047 |
| ISSN | 1758-5368 |
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| Extra | PMID: 19515991 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
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| Author | Neal Krause |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to see if feelings of God-mediated control are associated with change in self-rated health over time. In the process, an effort was made to see if a sense of meaning in life and optimism mediated the relationship between God-mediated control and change in health. The following hypothesized relationships were contained in the conceptual model that was developed to evaluate these issues: (1) people who go to church more often tend to have stronger God-mediated control beliefs than individuals who do not attend worship services as often; (2) people with a strong sense of God-mediated control are more likely to find a sense of meaning in life and be more optimistic than individuals who do not have a strong sense of God-mediated control; (3) people who are optimistic and who have a strong sense of meaning in life will rate their health more favorably over time than individuals who are not optimistic, as well as individuals who have not found a sense of meaning in life. Data from a longitudinal nationwide survey of older adults provided support for each of these hypotheses. |
| Publication | The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 267-287 |
| Date | Oct 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Psychol Relig |
| DOI | 10.1080/10508619.2010.507695 |
| ISSN | 1050-8619 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21057586 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | N. Krause |
| Author | E. Bastida |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to evaluate a conceptual model that assesses whether praying to the saints or the Virgin is associated with the health of older Mexican Americans. A survey was conducted of 1,005 older Mexican Americans (Mean age = 73.9 years; SD = 6.6 years). Data from 795 of the Catholic respondents are presented in this study. The findings support the following relationships that are embedded in the conceptual model: (1) older Mexican Americans who attend church more often are more likely to believe in the efficacy of prayer to the saints or the Virgin; (2) stronger beliefs in the efficacy of intercessory prayer are associated with more frequent prayer to the saints or the Virgin; (3) frequent prayer is to the saints or the Virgin and is associated with greater God-mediated control beliefs; (4) stronger God-mediated control beliefs are associated with greater optimism; and (5) greater optimism is associated with better self-rated health. |
| Publication | Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 71-87 |
| Date | 01/2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences |
| DOI | 10.1177/0739986310393628 |
| ISSN | 0739-9863 |
| URL | http://hjb.sagepub.com/cgi/doi/10.1177/0739986310393628 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Neal Krause |
| Author | Elena Bastida |
| Abstract | Abstract: Pain and suffering are deeply embedded in the ethos of Mexican American culture. Consequently, it is not surprising to find that many Mexican Americans turn to their faith in an effort to deal with the pain and suffering that arise in their lives. The purpose of the current study is to explore the interface between pain, suffering, religion, and health among older Mexican Americans. Three major themes emerged from in-depth qualitative interviews with 52 older Mexican Americans. The first is concerned with whether pain and suffering are a necessary part of religious life, the second has to do with the potential benefits that pain and suffering may provide, and the third involves whether it is necessary to bear pain and suffering in silence. In the process of reviewing these themes, an effort is made to show how they may be linked with the physical and mental health of older Mexican Americans. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
| Publication | Journal of Aging Studies |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 114-123 |
| Date | April 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jaging.2008.11.002 |
| ISSN | 08904065 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Neal Krause |
| Author | John Cairney |
| Abstract | This study has two principal aims. The first goal is to empirically evaluate new measures of close companion friendships that arise in church. The second goal is to embed these measures in a conceptual model that seeks to assess the relationship between close companion friends at church and health. Based on data from a nationwide sample of older people, the findings reveal that the newly devised measures are psychometrically sound. In addition, the results provide empirical support for the following linkages that are contained in our conceptual model: older people who have a close companion friend at church are more likely to feel they belong in their congregation; old adults who believe they belong in their congregation are more likely to feel grateful to God; and older individuals who feel grateful to God tend to rate their health more favorably. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 181-200 |
| Date | Jan 1, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Rev Relig Res |
| ISSN | 0034-673X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20563266 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Neal Krause |
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among forgiveness by God, forgiveness of others, and psychological well-being with data provided by a nationwide survey of older adults. Three main findings emerge from the analyses. First, the data suggest that forgiving others tends to enhance psychological well-being, and these salubrious effects are greater than those associated with forgiveness by God. Second, the findings indicate that how older people go about forgiving others is important: older adults who require transgressors to perform acts of contrition experience more psychological distress than those who forgive unconditionally. Third, the results reveal that forgiveness by God may be involved in this process because older people who feel they are forgiven by God are less likely to expect transgressors to perform acts of contrition. |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 77-94 |
| Date | Mar., 2003 |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/1387986 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:11:33 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Mar., 2003 / Copyright © 2003 Society for the Scientific Study of Religion |
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The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among forgiveness by God, forgiveness of others, and psychological well-being with data provided by a nationwide survey of older adults.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | N Krause |
| Author | T Van Tran |
| Abstract | We conducted this study in a nationwide sample of older Black Americans to determine whether religious involvement helps to reduce the negative impact of stressful life events. The major outcome measures were self-esteem and feelings of personal control. Three models of the stress process were evaluated empirically: the suppressor, moderator, and distress-deterrent models. The data provided support for the distress-deterrent model only. The findings from this model indicated that although life stress to erode feelings of self-worth and mastery, these negative effects were offset or counterbalanced by increased religious involvement. |
| Publication | Journal of Gerontology |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | S4-13 |
| Date | Jan 1989 |
| Journal Abbr | J Gerontol |
| ISSN | 0022-1422 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2911002 |
| Accessed | Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:45:19 PM |
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We conducted this study in a nationwide sample of older Black Americans to determine whether religious involvement helps to reduce the negative impact of stressful life events.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Neal Krause |
| Author | Christopher G. Ellison |
| Author | Jack P. Marcum |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among social support provided by church members, gender, and change in physical health status over time. More specifically, this study was designed to see whether women receive more support from church members than men, whether more support from church members is associated with better self-rated health over time, and whether there are gender differences in the relationship between church-based support and health. The data come from a longitudinal nationwide survey of members of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The findings suggest that women receive more emotional support from church members than men. Moreover, church-based support is associated with better self-rated health over time, but these effects emerge among men only. The theoretical implications of these findings are discussed and elaborated. |
| Publication | Sociology of Religion |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 21-47 |
| Date | Spring, 2002 |
| ISSN | 10694404 |
| Short Title | The Effects of Church-Based Emotional Support on Health |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3712538 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:28:31 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Spring, 2002 / Copyright © 2002 Association for the Sociology of Religion, Inc. |
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The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among social support provided by church members, gender, and change in physical health status over time. More specifically, this study was designed to see whether women receive more support from church members than men, whether more support from church members is associated with better self-rated health over time, and whether there are gender differences in the relationship between church-based support and health.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Antoinette Landor |
| Author | Leslie Gordon Simons |
| Author | Ronald L Simons |
| Author | Gene H Brody |
| Author | Frederick X Gibbons |
| Abstract | Research has documented a negative relationship between religion and risky sexual behavior. Few studies, however, have examined the processes whereby religion exerts this effect. The present study develops and tests a model of various mechanisms whereby parental religiosity reduces the likelihood of adolescents' participation in risky sexual behavior (early sexual debut, multiple sexual partners, and inconsistent condom use). Structural equation modeling, using longitudinal data from a sample of 612 African American adolescents (55% female), provided support for the model. The results indicated that parental religiosity influenced adolescent risky sexual behavior through its impact on authoritative parenting, adolescent religiosity, and adolescent affiliation with less sexually permissive peers. Some mediating mechanisms differed by the gender of the respondent, suggesting a "double-standard" for daughters but not for sons. Findings also indicated the importance of messages about sexual behavior that are transmitted to adolescents by their peers. Theoretical and policy implications of the findings are discussed. |
| Publication | Journal of Youth and Adolescence |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 296-309 |
| Date | Mar 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Youth Adolesc |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10964-010-9598-2 |
| ISSN | 1573-6601 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21052800 |
| Accessed | Monday, April 04, 2011 7:48:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21052800 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Miran Lavrič |
| Author | Sergej Flere |
| Abstract | Abstract Several measures of religious practice and religious orientation (intrinsic/extrinsic/quest) and two measures of psychological well-being (positive affect and negative affect) have been employed in a cross-cultural survey of undergraduate university students from five different cultural/religious environments: Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, the United States of America, and Japan. Results suggest that measures of exstrinsic, intrinsic, and quest religiosity are not entirely applicable in most of the cultures observed. Nevertheless, it was possible to discern abbreviated cross-culturally valid scales for each dimension. The strength and direction of the correlation between psychological well-being and a particular type of religious orientation proved to depend substantially upon culture. More importantly, the cultural environment plays a crucial role in shaping the relationship between general measures of religiosity and psychological well-being. According to the data, higher general levels of religiosity at the societal level are linked to more positive correlations between religiosity and psychological well-being. The overall picture leads to the conclusion that there is no culturally universal pattern in the relationship between measures of religiosity and psychological well-being and that the particular cultural and religious context should always be considered in studies dealing with this issue. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 164-175 |
| Date | June 01, 2008 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-008-9168-z |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10943-008-9168-z |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 2:15:50 AM |
| Library Catalog | SpringerLink |
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Several measures of religious practice and religious orientation (intrinsic/extrinsic/quest) and two measures of psychological well-being (positive affect and negative affect) have been employed in a cross-cultural survey of undergraduate university students from five different cultural/religious environments: Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, the United States of America, and Japan. Results suggest that measures of extrinsic, intrinsic, and quest religiosity are not entirely applicable in most of the cultures observed. The overall picture leads to the conclusion that there is no culturally universal pattern in the relationship between measures of religiosity and psychological well-being and that the particular cultural and religious context should always be considered in studies dealing with this issue.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | KC Leonard |
| Author | D Scott-Jones |
| Abstract | Religiosity, sexual activity, and contraception were examined via questionnaires and interviews in a diverse sample of 118 high school seniors. The majority reported religion to be important; importance and frequency ratings declined from private (e.g., prayer) to public (e.g., group activities) components of religion. Most were sexually active and used contraception. Nearly half acknowledged religious teachings on sexual activity, and one third believed premarital sex is proscribed. Religiosity items were negatively correlated with approval of sexual activity in hypothetical relationship scenarios, but religiosity was not related to self-reported sexual activity or contraceptive use. Participants emphasized relationships and physical health, not religious proscriptions, in their standards for sexual activity. Older adolescents may believe sexual activity is acceptable in committed romantic relationships. |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Research |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 578-600 |
| Date | JUL 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0743558409357732 |
| ISSN | 0743-5584 |
| Short Title | A Belief-Behavior Gap? |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:20:19 PM |
| Library Catalog | ISI Web of Knowledge |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey S. Levin |
| Publisher | Sage Publications, Inc |
| Date | 1993-10-20 |
| ISBN | 0803954395 |
| Short Title | Religion in Aging and Health |
| Library Catalog | Amazon.com |
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Religion in Aging and Health brings together key scholars and scientists from several fields to advance epidemiologic and gerontological research into the role of religion in physical and mental health, psychological well-being, and other psychosocial and health outcomes. Among other samples, this book includes a cogent study of religious involvement among older African Americans.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey S. Levin |
| Author | Kyriakos S. Markides |
| Abstract | The relationship between religious attendance and psychological well-being is explored in a sample of middle-aged and older Mexican American men and women. Religious attendance has significant zero-order effects on life satisfaction in older men and in middle-aged and older women. The associations remain significant in women, despite controlling for age, marital status, social class, and either of two indicators of health status. Previous work in gerontology and epidemiology suggests that religious attendance, especially among older adults, may represent a proxy for health, but our findings provide only mixed confirmation of this, and only in older men. In women, religious attendance does appear to have a substantive independent effect on well-being |
| Publication | Sociological Analysis |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 66-72 |
| Date | Spring, 1988 |
| ISSN | 00380210 |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3711104 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 1:00:30 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Spring, 1988 / Copyright © 1988 Association for the Sociology of Religion, Inc. |
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The relationship between religious attendance and psychological well-being is explored in a sample of middle-aged and older Mexican American men and women. Religious attendance has significant zero-order effects on life satisfaction in older men and in middle-aged and older women.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey S. Levin |
| Author | Robert Joseph Taylor |
| Abstract | This panel study explores the effects of eight measures of religious involvement on three indicators of well-being in a national probability sample of African Americans. Religious measures include religious attendance, church membership, church activity, reading religious books, listening to religious TV/radio, prayer, asking for prayer, and subjective religiosity. Well-being indicators include single-item measures of life satisfaction and happiness, and a 10-item version of the RAND Mental Health Index (MHI), a scale assessing psychological distress. Using data from multiple waves of the National Survey of Black Americans, religious effects on well-being are examined both cross-sectionally at each wave and longitudinally across waves. Findings reveal strong, statistically significant, and consistent religious effects on well-being contemporaneously within each wave, which withstand controlling for the effects of health and seven sociodemographic variables. Longitudinal religious effects on well-being are present bivariately, but disappear after controlling for the effects of baseline well-being, lagged religious involvement, and health. The meaning and interpretation of contemporaneous as opposed to longitudinal religious effects on well-being are discussed. |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 695-709 |
| Date | Dec., 1998 |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| Short Title | Panel Analyses of Religious Involvement and Well-Being in African Americans |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/1388151 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 1:00:54 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 1998 / Copyright © 1998 Society for the Scientific Study of Religion |
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This panel study explores the effects of eight measures of religious involvement on three indicators of well-being in a national probability sample of African Americans. Religious measures include religious attendance, church membership, church activity, reading religious books, listening to religious TV/radio, prayer, asking for prayer, and subjective religiosity. Well-being indicators include single-item measures of life satisfaction and happiness, and a 10-item version of the RAND Mental Health Index (MHI), a scale assessing psychological distress.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey S. Levin |
| Author | Robert Joseph Taylor |
| Author | Linda M. Chatters |
| Abstract | This article describes the confirmation and validation of a multidimensional measure of religious involvement using data from the National Survey of Black Americans (N = 2,107). This model was developed through a multistep strategy of confirmatory factor analysis and structural-equation modeling. First, a three-dimensional factor structure comprising organizational, nonorganizational. and subjective religiosity was confirmed for twelve religious indicators. This measurement model was found to exhibit excellent overall fit; it compared favorably to alternative models; and all hypothesized factor loadings were strong and statistically significant. Second, several constructs identified by prior research as correlates of religious involvement (gender, age, education, region, and urbanicity) were found to exhibit significant associations with one or more dimensions of the model. All analyses were conducted in LISREL 8.03, using maximum-likelihood estimation and a strategy of split-sample replication. |
| Publication | The Sociological Quarterly |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 157-173 |
| Date | Winter, 1995 |
| ISSN | 00380253 |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/4121282 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 1:01:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Winter, 1995 / Copyright © 1995 Midwest Sociological Society |
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This article describes the confirmation and validation of a multidimensional measure of religious involvement using data from the National Survey of Black Americans.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffrey S. Levin |
| Author | Linda M. Chatters |
| Author | Robert Joseph Taylor |
| Abstract | This study tests a theoretical model linking religiosity, health status, and life satisfaction using data from the National Survey of Black Americans, a nationally representative sample of Blacks at least 18 years old. Findings reveal statistically significant effects for organizational religiosity on both health and life satisfaction, for nonorganizational religiosity on health, and for subjective religiosity on life satisfaction. Analyses of structural invariance reveal a good overall fit for the model across three age cohorts ([≤] 30, 31-54, [≥] 55) and confirm that assuming ageinvariance of structural parameters does not significantly detract from overall fit. In addition, after controlling for the effects of several sociodemographic correlates of religiosity, health, and well-being, organizational religiosity maintains a strong, significant effect on life satisfaction. These findings suggest that the association between religion and well-being is consistent over the life course and not simply an artifact of the confounding of measures of organizational religiosity and health status. |
| Publication | J GERONTOL B PSYCHOL SCI SOC SCI |
| Volume | 50B |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | S154-163 |
| Date | May 1, 1995 |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronb/50B.3.S154 |
| URL | http://psychsocgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/50B/3/S154 |
| Accessed | Friday, October 30, 2009 3:32:14 PM |
| Library Catalog | HighWire |
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This study tests a theoretical model linking religiosity, health status, and life satisfaction using data from the National Survey of Black Americans, a nationally representative sample of Blacks at least 18 years old. Findings reveal statistically significant effects for organizational religiosity on both health and life satisfaction, for nonorganizational religiosity on health, and for subjective religiosity on life satisfaction.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lisa M Lewis |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: A number of instruments have been developed for investigating relationships between spirituality and health, and have been used to assess spirituality in African-Americans. Yet, the cultural appropriateness for African-Americans of these instruments has not been investigated to date. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the construct validity and reliability of spirituality measures used in health research from 1982 to 2005. METHOD: Systematic review of the literature. RESULTS: Thirty five studies and five measures of spirituality met the inclusion criteria. Most of the spirituality measures were developed in primarily Caucasian-American samples. African-Americans were represented in 71% of the studies (n = 25) using spirituality measures in health research. Distinct cultural attributes of African-American spirituality were omitted in most of the spirituality measures. Two studies were retrieved in which psychometric evaluation was conducted in entirely African-American samples. DISCUSSION: Spirituality is a significant cultural experience and belief that influences the health behaviors of African-Americans. The lack of a culturally appropriate measure of African-American spirituality is a major limitation of studies investigating spirituality and health in this population. Development of a culturally appropriate and sensitive measure of spirituality in African-Americans is suggested to strengthen the quality of research in this area. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 458-475 |
| Date | Dec 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| ISSN | 0022-4197 |
| Short Title | Spiritual assessment in African-Americans |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19093674 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:42:46 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19093674 |
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Spirituality is a significant cultural experience and belief that influences the health behaviors of African-Americans. The lack of a culturally appropriate measure of African-American spirituality is a major limitation of studies investigating spirituality and health in this population. Development of a culturally appropriate and sensitive measure of spirituality in African-Americans is suggested to strengthen the quality of research in this area.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | G. Lucchetti |
| Author | A.L. Granero |
| Author | M.F.P. Peres |
| Abstract | Results: Four hundred and forty community members were enrolled and 383 completed the sleep patterns questionnaire. The sample was composed mainly of females (74.4%) with low education (41% with less than 4 years of study) and low income (88.8% earning less than US$500.00 per month). Concerning sleep patterns, 48.1% reported morning tiredness, 66% had difficulty maintaining sleep, 37.2% frequently took a nap during the day, 36.9% had diculty initiating sleep, and 32.9% required more than one hour to initiate sleep. When questioned about religion, 72.6% wereCatholics, 13.3% were evangelical Protestants and 3.3% were spiritists; 37.3% reported that they went to religious services at least once a week, 53.8% carried out private religious activities daily and 84.7% stated they felt Gods presence in their lives. Logistic regression controlled for sex, family income, employment, education, marital status and race showed no relationship between extrinsic religiosity, intrinsic religiosity and spirituality with any sleep patterns (initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, sleep hours and morning tiredness). Female sex and low family income were associated with less desirable sleep patterns. Conclusion: There appeared to be no association between sleep patterns and spirituality/religiosity. However,not all aspects of sleep and spirituality wereassessed, so these results should be interpreted with caution. Further studies are needed to explore this issue in more detail. |
| Publication | Sleep Medicine |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | Supplement 2 |
| Pages | S9-S10 |
| Date | December 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1016/S1389-9457(09)70035-8 |
| ISSN | 1389-9457 |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/science/article/B6W6N-4XYC0Y8-17/2/f750b9db5974124b1274ce658c9f9bb5 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:01:38 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth MacKinlay |
| Abstract | Post-World War II immigration to Australia included many from Eastern Europe. These older ethnic groups now challenge aged-care providers with cultural, language, and religious issues not always understood. This article examines spirituality and meaning in the experience of dementia of older Latvian residents, using in-depth interviews and small group work, based on a model of spiritual tasks of ageing. Data were analyzed using grounded theory and NVIVO7 computer package for qualitative data analysis. Main themes identified were need for connectedness; spiritual and religious practices; vulnerability and transcendence, physical health issues; wisdom and memory, war experiences; hope/fear and communication style of facilitator. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 318-329 |
| Date | 2009 October |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030903030003 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Using Spiritual Reminiscence with a Small Group of Latvian Residents with Dementia in a Nursing Home |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030903030003 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:33:11 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth MacKinlay |
| Author | Corinne Trevitt |
| Abstract | Spiritual reminiscence is a way of telling a life story with emphasis on meaning. Spiritual reminiscence can identify meaning associated with joy, sadness, anger, guilt, or regret. Exploring these issues in older age can help people to reframe some of these events and come to new understanding of the meaning and purpose of their lives. A total of 113 older adults with dementia, living in aged-care facilities, participated in this study. They were allocated to small groups for spiritual reminiscence, to meet weekly over 6 weeks or 6 months. Quantitative data were gathered using a behavioural scale before and after each spiritual reminiscence session. Qualitative data included taped and transcribed reminiscence sessions, individual interviews, and observer journals. A facilitator led the small-group discussion based on spiritual reminiscence. New relationships were developed among group members that improved life for these people in aged care. This paper examines aspects of the qualitative data around the themes of 'meaning in life' and 'vulnerability and transcendence'. Spiritual reminiscence offers nursing staff a way of knowing those with dementia in a deeper and more meaningful way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 394-401 |
| Date | December 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2010.00684.x |
| ISSN | 14458330 |
| Short Title | Living in aged care |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | N K Manjunath |
| Author | Shirley Telles |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Sleep in older persons is characterized by decreased ability to stay asleep, resulting in fragmented sleep and reduced daytime alertness. Pharmacological treatment of insomnia in older persons is associated with hazardous side effects. Hence, the present study was designed to compare the effects of Yoga and Ayurveda on the self rated sleep in a geriatric population. METHODS: Of the 120 residents from a home for the aged, 69 were stratified based on age (five year intervals) and randomly allocated to three groups i.e., Yoga (physical postures, relaxation techniques, voluntarily regulated breathing and lectures on yoga philosophy), Ayurveda (a herbal preparation), and Wait-list control (no intervention). The groups were evaluated for self-assessment of sleep over a one week period at baseline, and after three and six months of the respective interventions. RESULTS: The Yoga group showed a significant decrease in the time taken to fall asleep (approximate group average decrease: 10 min, P<0.05), an increase in the total number of hours slept (approximate group average increase: 60 min, P< 0.05) and in the feeling of being rested in the morning based on a rating scale (P<0.05) after six months. The other groups showed no significant change. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSION: Yoga practice improved different aspects of sleep in a geriatric population. |
| Publication | The Indian Journal of Medical Research |
| Volume | 121 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 683-690 |
| Date | May 2005 |
| Journal Abbr | Indian J. Med. Res |
| ISSN | 0971-5916 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/15937373 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 2:32:07 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 15937373 |
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The present study was designed to compare the effects of Yoga and Ayurveda on the self rated sleep in a geriatric population. The Yoga group showed a significant decrease in the time taken to fall asleep, an increase in the total number of hours slept and in the feeling of being rested in the morning based on a rating scale (P<0.05) after six months. The other groups showed no significant change.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kyraikos S. Markides |
| Abstract | The relationships between church attendance, self-rated religiosity, and private prayer with aging are investigated with longitudinal data on older Mexican-Americans and Anglos. It is found that church attendance and practice of private prayer remained relatively stable over time (4 years) and that self-rated religiosity increased somewhat. Of the three measures only church attendance showed a significant effect on life satisfaction (net of other important predictors of life satisfaction) for both ethnic groups and at both points of observation. Among Anglos the effect of church attendance on life satisfaction increased significantly during the study interval. |
| Publication | Journal of Gerontology |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 621-25 |
| Date | 1983 |
| Journal Abbr | Journal of Gerontology |
| Short Title | Aging, Religiosity, and Adjustment |
| Library Catalog | ERIC |
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| Modified | Sunday, November 27, 2011 6:32:41 AM |
This article investigates the relationships between church
attendance, self-rated religiosity, and private prayer with aging and
data on older Mexican-Americans and Anglos. The study showed that church
attendance and practice of private prayer remained relatively stable
over time (4 years) and that self-rated religiosity increased somewhat.
Of the three measures only church attendance showed a significant effect
on life satisfaction (net of other important predictors of life
satisfaction) for both ethnic groups and at both points of observation.
Among Anglos the effect of church attendance on life satisfaction
increased significantly during the study interval.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Terence Martin |
| Author | Bruce Kirkcaldy |
| Author | Georg Siefen |
| Abstract | An extant of literature has demonstrated an apparent connection between religiosity and physical and psychological health, yet there is a scarcity of studies focussing on the impact of religion on health among children and adolescents. The current study examined associations between self-report data on self-image, physical and psychological health and death-related cognitions in a large representative sample of German high-school students. Almost 1,000 German adolescents (aged 14-18 years) were administered a comprehensive series of questionnaires aimed at assessing anxiety/depression, trait addiction, smoking and drinking behaviour, physical ill-health reports, and self-perception of self-image, parental acceptance and educational attainment. Several statements were incorporated to assess self-injury and suicidal ideation. Just over half of the adolescents (56.9 per cent) did not attend church at all. Level of school influenced church attendance with secondary school adolescents attending least. Religious denomination also exerted a major role on church attendance with Muslims attending most regularly followed by Roman Catholics and then Protestants. Males were more likely to be non-attendees. Regular church attendees tended to adopt more healthy life-styles, they exercised more regularly, smoked less, were more likely to display higher school grades in linguistic – but not mathematical – competency. Conversely, there was some indication that negative affect, reflected by higher scores on the social problems scale was higher among church attenders. Religiosity was scarcely related to suicidal ideation among adolescents. |
| Publication | Journal of Managerial Psychology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 453 - 470 |
| Date | 2003 |
| DOI | 10.1108/02683940310484044 |
| Short Title | Antecedents of adult wellbeing |
| URL | http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02683940310484044 |
| Accessed | Friday, October 30, 2009 3:09:58 PM |
| Library Catalog | Emerald Publishing |
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The current study examined associations between self-report data on self-image, physical and psychological health and death-related cognitions in a large representative sample of German high-school students. Regular church attendees tended to adopt more healthy life-styles, they exercised more regularly, smoked less, were more likely to display higher school grades in linguistic – but not mathematical – competency. Conversely, there was some indication that negative affect, reflected by higher scores on the social problems scale was higher among church attenders.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Joanna Maselko |
| Author | Laura D Kubzansky |
| Abstract | Even though a majority of Americans report having spiritual/religious beliefs, the role of different dimensions of spirituality/religiosity in health is not well understood. Moreover, given that the experience of spirituality/religiosity differs for men and women, it is possible that the strength of the association between spirituality/religiosity and health may also differ by gender. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between spirituality/religiosity and three markers of health and well-being, and any gender differences in these relationships. First, we test the hypothesis that engagement with formal religious institutions (i.e. public religious activity) will be more beneficial for men than for women and we examine the role of denominational affiliation in any observed differences. Second, we directly compare effects of three different kinds of religious activities (public and private religious activity and spiritual experience) on health and well-being. Data are from the 1998 US General Social Survey, a nationally representative sample of non-institutionalized adults. Participants were asked about the frequency of engaging in public and private religious activities and having spiritual experiences. Psychological distress, happiness and self-rated health were used as indicators of health and well-being. Results suggest that weekly public religious activity was significantly associated with better health and well-being. Furthermore, this relationship was stronger for men than women and was influenced by denominational affiliation. When public religious activity, private religious activity and spiritual experiences were considered simultaneously, public religious activity emerged as the most consistent predictor of health and well-being among men. Among women, both public religious activity and spiritual experiences maintained an independent association with the health and well-being. These results suggest that it may not be appropriate to generalize findings about the relationship between spirituality/religiosity and health from one form of spirituality/religiosity to another, across denominations, or to assume effects are uniform for men and women. |
| Publication | Social Science & Medicine (1982) |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 2848-2860 |
| Date | Jun 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | Soc Sci Med |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.11.008 |
| ISSN | 0277-9536 |
| Short Title | Gender differences in religious practices, spiritual experiences and health |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16359765 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:31:42 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 16359765 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between spirituality/religiosity and three markers of health and well-being, and any gender differences in these relationships.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael E McCullough |
| Author | Howard S Friedman |
| Author | Craig K Enders |
| Author | Leslie R Martin |
| Abstract | Religious people tend to live slightly longer lives (M. E. McCullough, W. T. Hoyt, D. B. Larson, H. G. Koenig, & C. E. Thoresen, 2000). On the basis of the principle of social investment (J. Lodi-Smith & B. W. Roberts, 2007), the authors sought to clarify this phenomenon with a study of religion and longevity that (a) incorporated measures of psychological religious commitment; (b) considered religious change over the life course; and (c) examined 19 measures of personality traits, social ties, health behaviors, and mental and physical health that might help to explain the religion-longevity association. Discrete-time survival growth mixture models revealed that women (but not men) with the lowest degrees of religiousness through adulthood had shorter lives than did women who were more religious. Survival differences were largely attributable to cross-sectional and prospective between-class differences in personality traits, social ties, health behaviors, and mental and physical health. |
| Publication | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 866-882 |
| Date | Nov 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pers Soc Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1037/a0016366 |
| ISSN | 1939-1315 |
| Short Title | Does devoutness delay death? |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19857007 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 23, 2009 8:01:02 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19857007 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan H. McFadden |
| Abstract | This article responds to Glicksman's critique that researchers studying older adults' religiousness and spirituality employ measuring instruments that fail to recognize the theological, cultural, and historical factors affecting scale development. Reflections on the ways psychologists of religion have conceptualized and measured intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity offers additional insight into the unacknowledged tacit assumptions underlying many research tools used to study religion, spirituality, and aging. Especially problematic are efforts to measure so-called universal aspects of religiousness and spirituality without reference to the particularities of religious traditions and spiritual practices. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 268-274 |
| Date | 2009 October |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030902821238 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Universality and Particularity |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030902821238 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:29:22 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan H. McFadden |
| Author | Melvin A. Kimble |
| Author | James W. Ellor |
| Author | James E. Seeber |
| Author | Robert Rost |
| Abstract | The Center on Aging, Religion, and Spirituality (CARS) was associated with Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota) from 1994 until 2007. Emphasizing the need for immanent and transcendent meaning in late life, it provided an ecumenical, interdisciplinary continuing education program for clergy, chaplains, lay leaders, and others interested in pastoral care and ministry with older persons. It also supported research and scholarship on aging, religion, and spirituality, and shared this knowledge with others through conferences, journal articles, and two edited handbooks. This article tells the story of CARS, describes its activities, and identifies the lessons learned when its directors concluded that it could no longer be sustained. The article concludes with observations about whether programs like CARS are still needed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 62-76 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030.2010.533358 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | The center on aging, religion, and spirituality |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael J McFarland |
| Author | Jeremy E Uecker |
| Author | Mark D Regnerus |
| Abstract | This study assesses the role of religion in influencing sexual frequency and satisfaction among older married adults and sexual activity among older unmarried adults. The study proposes and tests several hypotheses about the relationship between religion and sex among these two groups of older Americans, using nationally representative data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project. Results suggest that among married older adults, religion is largely unrelated with sexual frequency and satisfaction, although religious integration in daily life shares a weak, but positive, association with pleasure from sex. For unmarried adults, such religious integration exhibits a negative association with having had sex in the last year among women, but not among men. |
| Publication | Journal of Sex Research |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 297-308 |
| Date | Mar 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Sex Res |
| DOI | 10.1080/00224491003739993 |
| ISSN | 1559-8519 |
| Short Title | The role of religion in shaping sexual frequency and satisfaction |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20349390 |
| Accessed | Monday, April 04, 2011 7:48:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20349390 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:10 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:10 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kathleen M McKenna |
| Author | Rani T Shankar |
| Publication | Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 78-81 |
| Date | 2009 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | J Midwifery Womens Health |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jmwh.2008.07.012 |
| ISSN | 1542-2011 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19114243 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:18:24 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19114243 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | S. S. McLaughlin |
| Author | A. D. McLaughlin |
| Author | J. A. Van Slyke |
| Abstract | Background: This study of outpatients at a military medical center seeks to evaluate the extent that this population relies on religion and spirituality to cope with health-related stress. This study also assesses outpatients' desire for spiritual intervention in the context of their medical appointments. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience sample of 670 outpatients presenting at a military medical center. Results: The majority of respondents endorsed a Christian religious affiliation (87%), a belief in God (91%), and attendance at religious services at least a few times a month (53%). Respondents who were male, younger than age 43, and on active duty were significantly less likely to attend religious services, believe in God (or a 'higher power'), or rely on religion or spirituality to cope with illness. Outpatients presenting for procedures or treatments were more likely to desire prayer or other religious intervention, as compared to patients who had regular clinic appointments. Conclusions: Compared to the general US population, a higher percentage of this patient population believes in God ( 91% vs. 78%), attends religious services once a week or more (42% vs. 30%), and endorses a Christian religious affiliation (87% vs. 73%). Because one-third of the surveyed outpatients desired prayer or other religious support, we concluded that all outpatients should be explicitly notified of the pastoral care and counseling services that are available for them. |
| Publication | Southern Medical Journal |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 527-531 |
| Date | JUN 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181de0304 |
| ISSN | 0038-4348 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:17:00 PM |
| Library Catalog | ISI Web of Knowledge |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Alyssa S. Milot |
| Author | Alison Bryant Ludden |
| Abstract | The effects of religious attendance, religious importance, and gender on well-being, substance use, and academic engagement were examined among early adolescents (N = 683) from rural schools. Results indicated that females viewed religion as more important than males, although the frequency of religious attendance did not differ for males and females. Hierarchical regression results revealed that religious importance was a more prominent protective factor than attendance against substance use even after accounting for parental support; however, no links were found between religiosity and depression or self-esteem. Adolescents who reported that religion was important in their lives reported lower school misbehavior and higher motivation, although those with high religious attendance had higher grades. Interaction effects indicated that religious importance was particularly salient for males compared to females in terms of enhanced school bonding and self-efficacy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Youth & Society |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 403-425 |
| Date | March 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0044118X08316668 |
| ISSN | 0044-118X |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | David O. Moberg |
| Abstract | Glicksman's perceptive critique calls attention to significant recurrent issues in the study of religion and spirituality that point to the need for humility by all who engage in it. Among these issues are implicit questions: What is spirituality? Is it a universal feature of humanity even though its manifestations are very diverse? How do researchers' assumptions and answers to those questions affect the methodologies they use to study religion and spirituality? Is theology relevant? Examples of overlapping scriptures of Judaism and evangelical Protestantism show how easily theological doctrines and philosophical values are misinterpreted by outsiders and how important they are for understanding the faith-related behavior of any group of people. Multidisciplinary research on the spirituality of people from all religions and none, global comparisons of the results, and painstaking analyses of the findings can bring us closer to comprehending the mysteries of spirituality and using them for the benefit of humanity. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 297-309 |
| Date | 2009 October |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030903029997 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Predicaments in Researching Spirituality and Religion |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030903029997 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:31:06 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Esther Mok |
| Author | Frances Wong |
| Author | Daniel Wong |
| Abstract | AIM: This paper is a report of a study conducted to explore the phenomenon of spirituality and spiritual care among terminally ill Chinese patients. BACKGROUND: Meeting a patient's spiritual needs is a fundamental part of holistic nursing care. In the Western literature, spirituality is related to connectedness, faith, and hope. Contemporary scholars in the West suggest that spirituality is a broader term than religion. METHOD: Phenomenological interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 15 terminally ill Chinese patients in 2007. FINDINGS: Participants found the term spirituality an abstract concept and described it as a unique personal belief which gives strength and relates to meaning of life. Spirituality is integrated with the body and mind and is a multidimensional concept. The acceptance of death as a process in life and 'letting go' leads to serenity and peace of mind. Other important themes include how the meaning of life is derived through relationships and connectedness, self-reflection of responsibilities, and obligations fulfilled. Inner spiritual well-being is attained from having faith and knowing possibilities in life and after death. Participants did not expect nurses to provide spiritual care, but when quality interpersonal care was given it gave them strength and spiritually supportive. CONCLUSION: If healthcare professionals can provide a compassionate and loving environment that facilitates acceptance and hope, the spiritual life of patients is enhanced. For dying individuals to experience love and for them to be understood as valuable even when no longer economically productive are both experiences of healing. |
| Publication | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 360-370 |
| Date | Feb 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Adv Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05193.x |
| ISSN | 1365-2648 |
| Accessed | Friday, May 07, 2010 2:43:14 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20423419 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Moschella |
| Abstract | Spiritual autobiography groups constitute a form of ministry that can potentially enrich the lives of older adults, their families, and their congregations. Such groups, when competently led, provide participants with an environment in which they can make meaning out of their lives, grieve their losses, and give and receive support. The actions and interactions involved in composing, telling, and hearing life stories are salutary exercises that can increase participants' experiences of clarity, coherence, and connection to God and to each other. The spiritual wisdom that emerges from such life stories, when shared within congregations, can enhance intergenerational relationships and lead to spiritual growth for members of diverse ages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Pastoral Psychology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 95-98 |
| Date | February 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11089-010-0307-6 |
| ISSN | 00312789 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carolyn R Mueller |
| Abstract | Children are born with "spiritual competence," an inner quality or power for faith development. Traditions from early nursing practice address the care of those who are in distress, suffering, questioning the reason for illness or pain, or seeking meaning and purpose in their lives. Increased demands on time and rapidly changing complex medical cases allow less time and energy directed toward spiritual issues for the nurse, while at the same time increasing the possibility of spiritual needs of the child and family. The following discussion is a synthesis of faith development theory, effects of spirituality in children, spiritual assessment techniques, and intervention strategies for children. |
| Publication | Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 197-203, 208 |
| Date | 2010 Jul-Aug |
| Journal Abbr | Pediatr Nurs |
| ISSN | 0097-9805 |
| Short Title | Spirituality in children |
| Accessed | Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:00:24 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20860259 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:02:29 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:02:29 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott A Murray |
| Author | Marilyn Kendall |
| Author | Elizabeth Grant |
| Author | Kirsty Boyd |
| Author | Stephen Barclay |
| Author | Aziz Sheikh |
| Abstract | Typical trajectories of physical decline have been described for people with end-stage disease. It is possible that social, psychological, and spiritual levels of distress may also follow characteristic patterns. We sought to identify and compare changes in the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of people with end-stage disease during their last year of life by synthesizing data from two longitudinal, qualitative, in-depth interview studies investigating the experiences and needs of people with advanced illnesses. The subjects were 48 patients with advanced lung cancer (n=24) and heart failure (n=24) who gave a total of 112 in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed within individual case studies and then cross-sectionally according to the stage of physical illness. Characteristic social, psychological, and spiritual end-of-life trajectories were discernible. In lung cancer, the social trajectory mirrored physical decline, while psychological and spiritual well-being decreased together at four key transitions: diagnosis, discharge after treatment, disease progression, and the terminal stage. In advanced heart failure, social and psychological decline both tended to track the physical decline, while spiritual distress exhibited background fluctuations. Holistic end-of-life care needs to encompass all these dimensions. An appreciation of common patterns of social, psychological, and spiritual well-being may assist clinicians as they discuss the likely course of events with patients and carers and try to minimize distress as the disease progresses. |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 393-402 |
| Date | Oct 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pain Symptom Manage |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2006.12.009 |
| ISSN | 0885-3924 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17616334 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:49:11 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 17616334 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
We sought to identify and compare changes in the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of people with end-stage disease during their last year of life by synthesizing data from two longitudinal, qualitative, in-depth interview studies investigating the experiences and needs of people with advanced illnesses.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Adamson S Muula |
| Author | Martine Y Polycarpe |
| Author | Jayakaran Job |
| Author | Seter Siziya |
| Author | Emmanuel Rudatsikira |
| Abstract | UNLABELLED ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND Child vaccination is one of the public health interventions that are responsible for the relatively low child morbidity and mortality in developed nations compared to the developing world. We carried out this study to examine the association between mothers' use of traditional healer services and vaccination among Haitian children. Our hypothesis was that children whose mothers used the services of traditional healers were less likely to be vaccinated compared to children whose mothers did not use the services of traditional healers. METHODS A two-stage stratified sampling method was used to select 720 mothers from the population of Pont-Sonde, Haiti. Of these mothers, 691 (96%) completed the survey by responding to a standardized questionnaire on vaccination giving unadjusted odds ratios (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) and use of traditional healers. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to estimate the effect of explanatory variables on vaccination (the main outcome). RESULTS Mother's use of traditional healer services was negatively associated with vaccination after controlling for maternal age, education, religion, and distance from the nearest health care facility. For those children whose mothers often or always used the services of traditional healers, we found a 53% decrease in the odds of vaccination (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI [0.27, 0.83]) compared against children whose mothers never used the services of the traditional healers. There were negative associations between practice of Vodou and vaccination (AOR = 0.56; 95% CI [0.35, 0.92]), and distance from the nearest health care service facility and vaccination (AOR = 0.53; 95% CI [0.29, 0.97] and AOR = 0.34; 95% CI [0.20, 0.59] at 46-60 and more than 60 minutes walk time, respectively). CONCLUSION We found that mother's use of traditional healer services was negatively associated with vaccination of Haitian children. Findings from this study underscore the potential to enlist the support of traditional healers in promoting child health by educating, mentoring them (the traditional healers) in supporting vaccination efforts. |
| Publication | International Journal for Equity in Health |
| Volume | 8 |
| Pages | 1 |
| Date | 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Equity Health |
| DOI | 10.1186/1475-9276-8-1 |
| ISSN | 1475-9276 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19133155 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:09:28 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19133155 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sanea Nad |
| Author | Darko Marcinko |
| Author | Bjanka Vuksan-Aeusa |
| Author | Miro Jakovljević |
| Author | Gordana Jakovljevic |
| Abstract | We investigated relationships between spiritual well-being (SWB), intrinsic religiosity (IR), and suicidal behavior in 45 Croatian war veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder and 32 healthy volunteers. Compared with the volunteers, the veterans had significantly lower SWB scores (p = 0.000) and existential well-being (EWB) scores (p = 0.000). Scores on the religious well-being (RWB) subscale (p = 0.108) and the IR scale did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.803). Veterans' suicidality inversely correlated with SWB (p = 0.000), EWB (p = 0.000), RWB (p = 0.026), and IR (p = 0.041), with the association being stronger for the EWB subscale than for the RWB subscale. Veterans who had attempted suicide at least once in their lifetime had significantly higher Suicidal Assessment Scale scores and lower EWB scores than veterans who never attempted suicide. Low EWB scores may imply an increased risk of suicidality. Some religious activities were more frequent among the veterans than among the healthy volunteers, possibly reflecting the veterans' increased help-seeking behavior due to poor EWB. |
| Publication | The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
| Volume | 196 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 79-83 |
| Date | Jan 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J. Nerv. Ment. Dis |
| DOI | 10.1097/NMD.0b013e31815faa5f |
| ISSN | 1539-736X |
| Short Title | Spiritual well-being, intrinsic religiosity, and suicidal behavior in predominantly Catholic Croatian war veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18195647 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 6:29:00 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18195647 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
We investigated relationships between spiritual well-being (SWB), intrinsic religiosity (IR), and suicidal behavior in 45 Croatian war veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder and 32 healthy volunteers. Compared with the volunteers, the veterans had significantly lower SWB scores (p = 0.000) and existential well-being (EWB) scores (p = 0.000). Some religious activities were more frequent among the veterans than among the healthy volunteers, possibly reflecting the veterans’ increased help-seeking behavior due to poor EWB.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Holly Nelson-Becker |
| Abstract | The field of research in religion and spirituality within aging is expanding and there is need for much more knowledge integration. At the same time, it is valuable to acknowledge some unique aspects to inquiry in this area. Researcher considerations include awareness of cultural biases, limitations in all methods of research, the influence of religious traditions and external environments that favor or marginalize this research, and the danger of reductionism through definitional limits. Spirituality particularly is difficult to trimly capture in categories. Thus, holding open the possibility of intuitive insight for greater knowledge and maintaining a goal of compassionate understanding can help us end our journey at the beginning point of our exploration and know it in a way that is rich and deep, as if seeing it for the first time. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 259-267 |
| Date | 2009 October |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030902862463 |
| ISSN | 1552-8030 |
| Short Title | Exploring We Will Go |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1080/15528030902862463 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 8:28:33 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Michelle E Neuman |
| Abstract | Knowledge of child development, including faith development, is important in providing holistic care to the child. Pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners may be inadequately prepared to meet the spiritual needs of children in developmentally appropriate ways. This article demonstrates why it is necessary to asses a child's or an adolescent's religious and spiritual beliefs and when and how a nurse intervenes. Modeled here is one way in which pediatric nurses can effectively combine their knowledge of child development and Fowler's theory of faith development to address the child and adolescent's spiritual needs. |
| Publication | Journal of Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 44-50 |
| Date | Jan 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pediatr Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.09.002 |
| ISSN | 1532-8449 |
| Accessed | Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:16:11 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21256411 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer G. Nooney |
| Abstract | A growing body of multidisciplinary research documents associations between religious involvement and mental health outcomes, yet the causal mechanisms linking them are not well understood. Ellison and his colleagues (2001) tested a series of hypotheses derived from the life stress paradigm which linked religious involvement to adult well-being and distress. In the present study those proposed mechanisms are tested in a population of adolescents, a particularly understudied group in religious research. Analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) reveals that religious involvement works to prevent the occurrence of school and health stressors, which reduces depression. For suicide ideation, religious involvement works to mobilize social resources. Implications for theory and research are discussed. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 341-354 |
| Date | Jun., 2005 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| Short Title | Religion, Stress, and Mental Health in Adolescence |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/3512165 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 25, 2009 12:30:19 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Jun., 2005 / Copyright © 2005 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Ellison and his colleagues (2001) tested a series of hypotheses derived from the life stress paradigm which linked religious involvement to adult well-being and distress. In the present study those proposed mechanisms are tested in a population of adolescents, a particularly understudied group in religious research.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Douglas K Novins |
| Author | Janette Beals |
| Author | Laurie A Moore |
| Author | Paul Spicer |
| Author | Spero M Manson |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to describe the use of biomedical services and traditional healing options among a reservation-based sample of American Indians from 2 culturally distinct tribes METHODS: Participants were 2595 American Indian adolescents and adults ages 15 to 57 randomly selected to represent 2 tribes living on or near their rural reservations. First, we examined the prevalence and correlates of use of biomedical services and traditional healing for both physical health and psychiatric problems. Second, we developed logistic regression models predicting the independent and combined use of biomedical services and traditional healing RESULTS: The prevalence of combined and independent use of biomedical services and traditional healing varied by tribe. The prevalence of biomedical service use ranged from 40.9% to 59.1% for physical health problems and 6.4% to 6.8% for psychiatric problems. The prevalence of the use of traditional healing ranged from 8.4% to 22.9% for physical health problems and 3.2% to 7.8% for psychiatric problems. Although combined use of both types of services was common (10.4-22.6% of service users), many used only traditional healing (3.5-40.0%). Correlates of service use included age, educational level, and ethnic identity. For example, use of traditional healing was correlated with higher scores on a scale measuring identification with American Indian culture CONCLUSIONS: Both biomedical services and traditional healing are important sources of care in American Indian communities, and are used both independently and in combination with one another. |
| Publication | Medical Care |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 670-679 |
| Date | Jul 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Med Care |
| ISSN | 0025-7079 |
| Short Title | Use of biomedical services and traditional healing options among American Indians |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15213492 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:54:08 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 15213492 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the use of biomedical services and traditional healing options among a reservation-based sample of American Indians from 2 culturally distinct tribes. Conclusions: Both biomedical services and traditional healing are important sources of care in American Indian communities, and are used both independently and in combination with one another.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Curtis P. Ogland |
| Author | John P. Bartkowski |
| Author | Thankam S. Sunil |
| Author | Xiaohe Xu |
| Abstract | Scholars have shown increasing interest in the social implications of Protestant and, specifically, Pentecostal expansion in Latin America over the past several decades. This study uses data from the National Demographic and Health Survey in Brazil to explore the influence of religious affiliation and attendance on the reproductive behavior of unmarried female adolescents (ages 15–19). Results demonstrate that religiously affiliated female adolescents are less likely to have had a child during their teen years when compared with their unaffiliated peers. These protective effects are quite robust for adolescents who claim a Pentecostal affiliation, which is consistent with the doctrine of sanctification, including norms of sexual restraint. Results also demonstrate that teens who attend worship services frequently are significantly less likely to have had a child. These findings augment prior research on religion and fertility while calling attention to the protective effects associated with emergent niches in Brazil's increasingly diversified religious economy. |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 754-760 |
| Date | 12/2010 |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1468-5906.2010.01544.x |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| Short Title | Religious Influences on Teenage Childbearing Among Brazilian Female Adolescents |
| URL | http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/j.1468-5906.2010.01544.x |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:23:05 PM |
| Library Catalog | CrossRef |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Curtis P. Ogland |
| Author | Xiaohe Xu |
| Author | John P. Bartkowski |
| Author | Emmanuelle G. Ogland |
| Abstract | <p><br/>This study examines the association between religious factors and the virginity status of unmarried Brazilian female adolescents aged 15-19 years. The analysis draws on data from the Brazilian National Demographic and Health Survey (2006) using a sub-sample of unmarried Brazilian female adolescents aged 15-19 years (N = 2,364). Multinomial logistic regression is used to test the association between denominational affiliation, worship service participation, and self-reported virginity status. The findings reveal that adolescents affiliated with Protestant faiths, particularly Pentecostalism, and those who attend worship services often have significantly higher odds of remaining a virgin because of a commitment to not have sex until marriage. This premarital chastity rationale for virginity is most strongly evidenced among frequently attending teens who are affiliated with Protestant and Pentecostal faiths. Similar to patterns observed in the United States, teen involvement with Protestant faiths, particularly strict traditions, such as Pentecostalism, is associated with a commitment to virginity in Brazil.</p> |
| Publication | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 651-653 |
| Date | June 2011 |
| DOI | 16/j.jadohealth.2010.09.018 |
| ISSN | 1054-139X |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X10004866 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:39:55 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Anuradha Paranjape |
| Author | Nadine Kaslow |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Family violence (FV), spirituality, and social support are salient psychosocial determinants of health. FV is associated with poor health among older African American women. The effect of spirituality and social support levels on the health of older African American women is unknown. METHODS: To assess the role of spirituality and social support as culturally relevant determinants of health status for older African American women independent of FV levels, we used a cross-sectional observational study. Two hundred twelve African American women, aged ? 50, were interviewed in two urban primary care practices. The measures used were (1) Family Violence Against Older Women (FVOW) scale, (2) Physical and Mental Composite Scores of the Short-Form 8 scale, (3) Medical Outcomes of Social Support survey (MOSS), and (4) Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS). Spearman correlation coefficients estimated to test associations among lifetime FV exposure, spirituality, social support, and health status outcomes and multivariate regression models were used to examine the independent effect of spirituality and social support on physical and mental health status, controlling for FV and significant demographic variables. RESULTS: Mean participant age was 63.9 years. Higher spirituality levels were significantly associated with better physical health status after adjusting for FV levels and demographic factors (F = 6.17, p = 0.0001). Similarly, higher levels of spirituality and social support both significantly correlated with better mental health status in the multivariate model (F = 13.45, p < 0.0001) that controlled for lifetime FV levels and demographic factors. CONCLUSIONS: Spirituality and social support are two potentially modifiable determinants of health for older African American women. Culturally appropriate mechanisms to enhance social support and spirituality levels need to be explored as potential inteventions to improve the health of those African American women who have been exposed to FV. |
| Publication | Journal of Women's Health (2002) |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1899-1904 |
| Date | Oct 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Womens Health (Larchmt) |
| DOI | 10.1089/jwh.2009.1845 |
| ISSN | 1931-843X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20831432 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 15, 2010 3:07:19 PM |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59:59 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59:59 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kenneth I. Pargament |
| Author | Patrick J. Sweeney |
| Abstract | This article describes the development of the spiritual fitness component of the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program. Spirituality is defined in the human sense as the journey people take to discover and realize their essential selves and higher order aspirations. Several theoretically and empirically based reasons are articulated for why spirituality is a necessary component of the CSF program: Human spirituality is a significant motivating force, spirituality is a vital resource for human development, and spirituality is a source of struggle that can lead to growth or decline. A conceptual model developed by Sweeney, Hannah, and Snider (2007) is used to identify several psychological structures and processes that facilitate the development of the human spirit. From this model, an educational, computer-based program has been developed to promote spiritual resilience. This program consists of three tiers: (a) building awareness of the self and the human spirit, (b) building awareness of resources to cultivate the human spirit, and (c) building awareness of the human spirit of others. Further research will be needed to evaluate the effectiveness of this innovative and potentially important program. |
| Publication | American Psychologist |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 58-64 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1037/a0021657 |
| ISSN | 0003-066X |
| Short Title | Building Spiritual Fitness in the Army |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:54:51 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:52 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kenneth I Pargament |
| Author | Harold G Koenig |
| Author | Nalini Tarakeshwar |
| Author | June Hahn |
| Abstract | A total of 268 medically ill, elderly, hospitalized patients responded to measures of religious coping and spiritual, psychological and physical functioning at baseline and follow-up two years later. After controlling for relevant variables, religious coping was significantly predictive of spiritual outcome, and changes in mental and physical health. Generally, positive methods of religious coping (e.g. seeking spiritual support, benevolent religious reappraisals) were associated with improvements in health. Negative methods of religious coping (e.g. punishing God reappraisal, interpersonal religious discontent) were predictive of declines in health. Patients who continue to struggle with religious issues over time may be particularly at risk for health-related problems. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 713-730 |
| Date | Nov 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Psychol |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105304045366 |
| ISSN | 1359-1053 |
| Short Title | Religious coping methods as predictors of psychological, physical and spiritual outcomes among medically ill elderly patients |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15367751 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 1:03:37 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 15367751 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
A total of 268 medically ill, elderly, hospitalized patients responded to measures of religious coping and spiritual, psychological and physical functioning at baseline and follow-up two years later. After controlling for relevant variables, religious coping was significantly predictive of spiritual outcome, and changes in mental and physical health.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kwang-hee Park |
| Abstract | This article introduces a holistic model of care for the elderly from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a body-spirit-social-environment perspective, deeply influenced by Chinese religions, which laid the foundation of Chinese health beliefs and practices. The author evaluates practices that promote health, longevity, and quality of life, and support end of life care. Insights address care for Chinese and other ethnic Asian older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Pastoral Psychology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 73-83 |
| Date | February 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11089-010-0305-8 |
| ISSN | 00312789 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | M W Parker |
| Author | G F Fuller |
| Author | H G Koenig |
| Author | J M Bellis |
| Author | M A Vaitkus |
| Author | W F Barko |
| Author | J Eitzen |
| Abstract | As an alternative to the current Department of Defense approach to health promotion and related research, which is critiqued in Part I of this article, the authors present a new, integrative health promotion and wellness model. This age-graded model incorporates successful aging, targeted health promotion, and spirituality in the context of the developmental perspective provided by life course constructs. By using an age-graded, multidisciplinary system of assessment, intervention, and follow-up in the context of preparing military personnel and families for the next season of life, this model advocates the prevention of disease and disability, active engagement with life, the maximization of high cognitive and physical functioning, and positive spirituality. Preliminary, selected illustrations from a variation of this model at the U.S. Army War College are provided. Progressive extrapolation of the model to other military leadership schools is proposed as a more efficacious health promotion strategy for the Department of Defense. |
| Publication | Military Medicine |
| Volume | 166 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 561-570 |
| Date | Jul 2001 |
| Journal Abbr | Mil Med |
| ISSN | 0026-4075 |
| Short Title | Soldier and family wellness across the life course |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11469025 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:03:39 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 11469025 |
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The primary purposes of this article are to (1) highlight current challenges facing health promotion advocates within the military and civilian culture; (2) present the strengths and weaknesses of the current Army approach to health promotion and preventive medicine; and (3) present several unifying themes that contribute to enhanced progress within the field of health promotion.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | M W Parker |
| Author | G F Fuller |
| Author | H G Koenig |
| Author | M A Vaitkus |
| Author | J M Bellis |
| Author | W F Barko |
| Author | J Eitzen |
| Author | V R Call |
| Abstract | The primary purposes of this article are to (1) highlight current challenges facing health promotion advocates within the military and civilian culture; (2) present the strengths and weaknesses of the current Army approach to health promotion and preventive medicine; and (3) present several unifying themes that contribute to enhanced progress within the field of health promotion. A conceptual model that links common goals across the fields of successful aging, health promotion, spirituality and health, and life course is advocated to maximize efficacious interventions and to transform the current Army approach to health promotion. A companion article will describe an integrative model of health promotion and wellness that responds to the challenges and incorporates the unifying themes described in this article. |
| Publication | Military Medicine |
| Volume | 166 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 485-489 |
| Date | Jun 2001 |
| Journal Abbr | Mil Med |
| ISSN | 0026-4075 |
| Short Title | Soldier and family wellness across the life course |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11413724 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:03:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 11413724 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
As an alternative to the current Department of Defense approach to health promotion and related research, which is critiqued in Part I of this article, the authors present a new, integrative health promotion and wellness model.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Rubini Pathy |
| Author | Kelsey E. Mills |
| Author | Sharon Gazeley |
| Author | Andrea Ridgley |
| Author | Tara Kiran |
| Abstract | Objective. To explore perspectives of health care professionals and female Somali and Bangladeshi Muslim women on practices related to fasting during Ramadan, the impact of fasting on health and the role of health professionals during Ramadan. Design. A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted. Two culturally specific focus groups were conducted with six Somali and seven Bangladeshi Muslim women who observed Ramadan and lived in an inner-city neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 health care professionals practicing in this inner-city area (three of whom were Muslim). Data were analysed using thematic qualitative analysis. Results. Both Muslim women and health care professionals recognised the spiritual significance of the Ramadan fast. Muslim participants considered the fast to be beneficial to health overall, whereas health care professionals tended to reflect on health concerns from fasting. Many health care professionals were not fully aware of fasting practices during Ramadan and some found it challenging to counsel patients about the health effects of fasting. Muslim women expressed disagreement regarding which medical interventions were permitted during fasting. They generally agreed that health care professionals should not specifically advise against fasting, but instead provide guidance on health maintenance while fasting. Both groups agreed that guidelines developed by the health care and faith communities together would be useful. Conclusion. There are a variety of health beliefs and observances among female Muslim Somali and Bangladeshi women and a range of knowledge, experience and opinions among health care professionals related to fasting during Ramadan and health. Overall, there is a need for improved communication between members of the Muslim community and health professionals in Canada about health issues related to fasting during Ramadan. Strategies could include published practice guidelines endorsed by the Muslim community; patient education materials developed in collaboration with health and religious experts; or further qualitative research to help professionals understand the beliefs and observances of Muslim people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Ethnicity & Health |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 43-56 |
| Date | February 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1080/13557858.2010.523780 |
| ISSN | 13557858 |
| Short Title | Health is a spiritual thing |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Monette |
| Place | Fort Washington |
| Publisher | Harvest |
| Date | 1994 |
| Date Added | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:54:53 PM |
| Modified | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:54:53 PM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Shelley-Rae Pehler |
| Author | Martha Craft-Rosenberg |
| Abstract | Although much has been written regarding ill adolescents, research has not described their spiritual response. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of spirituality in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy using van Manen's phenomenological method. Findings from nine teens showed that the essential theme of spirituality was "longing," the strong desire for something unattainable. Consistent with Reed's (1992) paradigm for understanding spirituality, participants mediated their longing through "Connecting with others, self, and beyond self." These findings support the need for nursing to assess spirituality in teens and determine developmentally appropriate interventions to ameliorate longing. |
| Publication | Journal of Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 481-494 |
| Date | Dec 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pediatr Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.06.008 |
| ISSN | 1532-8449 |
| Short Title | Longing |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19931146 |
| Accessed | Monday, December 28, 2009 2:56:19 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19931146 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Todd Pesek |
| Author | Ronald Reminick |
| Author | Murali Nair |
| Abstract | In searching for different patterns of practice, lifestyle, and environment supportive of optimal health, we look to our elders around the world, who in the wisdom that has sustained them, we learn from with careful attention. Thirty-seven elders who live by their traditions participated in the present study. They assisted in the refinement of the methodology and collections and preparation of these data. These participants are well-respected, representative elders and traditional healers of their regions. These data, from study sites of the Eastern Afromontane and Albertine Rift region of Ethiopia, Africa; the Maya Mountains region of Belize, Central America; the Western Ghats region of India; and the Appalachian Mountains region of the United States, were grouped into three major categories: (1) philosophy, attitudes, and outlook, (2) lifestyle practices, and (3) dietary and nutritional practices. These elders demonstrate a relatively comprehensive but simple set of practices that can enhance our vitality and promote longevity sustainably. In essence, these practices, or practice wisdom, of our longest living elders, promote propagation of healthful lifestyles by following traditional ways and taking care of body, mind, spirit and our environment. Further field research among a larger cohort is required to fully generalize the findings of this study, but much of it is consistent with what we already know should be done. These data begin illustration of practice wisdom for implementation and serve to engage our universities, our hospitals, our industries, and our students, who we must position toward social change. |
| Publication | Explore (New York, N.Y.) |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 352-358 |
| Date | 2010 Nov-Dec |
| Journal Abbr | Explore (NY) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.explore.2010.08.003 |
| ISSN | 1878-7541 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21040883 |
| Accessed | Monday, December 13, 2010 8:19:19 PM |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59:19 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59:19 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Laura L. Phillips |
| Author | Amber L. Paukert |
| Author | Melinda A. Stanley |
| Author | Mark E. Kunik |
| Abstract | Recent research has suggested that religion/spirituality may be linked to improved physical and emotional health, although the patient's motivation and method of using religious/spiritual beliefs appear to be a key factor in obtaining benefit. Studies have shown that there is a high level of religion/spirituality among older adults in the United States and significant patient-reported desire to include such beliefs in health care settings. This article provides a brief overview of the support for considering religion/spirituality in the health care of older adults and reviews potential drawbacks and methods for providers to assess and use patient beliefs to improve anxiety/depression. |
| Publication | Geriatrics |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 15-18 |
| Date | 2009 |
| URL | http://find.galegroup.com/gtx/infomark.do? &contentSet=IAC-Documents&… |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Studies have shown that there is a high level of religion/spirituality among older adults in the United States and significant patient-reported desire to include such beliefs in health care settings. This article provides a brief overview of the support for considering religion/spirituality in the health care of older adults and reviews potential drawbacks and methods for providers to assess and use patient beliefs to improve anxiety/depression.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sumon Pincharoen |
| Author | JoAnn G Congdon |
| Abstract | Health and spiritual phenomena are viewed differently depending on the cultural perspective. This study describes spirituality as perceived and experienced by older Thai persons. Specific aims were to describe how spirituality helped older Thai persons maintain their health and to describe what they valued most as they aged. A qualitative, descriptive study informed by ethnographic methods was utilized. The sample included 9 older Thai persons from an urban U.S. community. Data were generated using ethnographic interviews and participant observation. Data analysis incorporated coding, categorizing, and theme development. Rigor was guided by Lincoln and Guba. Five major themes emerged from the data: Connecting with spiritual resources provided comfort and peace, finding harmony through a healthy mind and body, living a valuable life, valuing tranquil relationships with family and friends, and experiencing meaning and confidence in death. For these Thai participants, health and spirituality coexisted and were linked to all of life. |
| Publication | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 93-108; |
| Date | Feb 2003 |
| Journal Abbr | West J Nurs Res |
| ISSN | 0193-9459 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12584966 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:08:01 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 12584966 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
This study describes spirituality as perceived and experienced by older Thai persons. Specific aims were to describe how spirituality helped older Thai persons maintain their health and to describe what they valued most as they aged. Five major themes emerged from the data: Connecting with spiritual resources provided comfort and peace, finding harmony through a healthy mind and body, living a valuable life, valuing tranquil relationships with family and friends, and experiencing meaning and confidence in death.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregory A Plotnikoff |
| Author | Charles Numrich |
| Author | Deu Yang |
| Author | Chu Yongyuan Wu |
| Author | Phua Xiong |
| Publication | HEC Forum: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Hospitals' Ethical and Legal Issues |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 271-278 |
| Date | Sep 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | HEC Forum |
| ISSN | 0956-2737 |
| Short Title | Shamans and conventional care |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12405049 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:06:11 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 12405049 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregory A Plotnikoff |
| Author | Charles Numrich |
| Author | Chu Wu |
| Author | Deu Yang |
| Author | Phua Xiong |
| Abstract | Hmong cultural attitudes, values, and behaviors influence when, where, why, and with whom a Hmong person will use Western medicine. Understanding the practices and importance of Hmong healing traditions will help majority-culture physicians provide respectful and effective health care to Hmong patients. The foremost Hmong traditional healer is the shaman (tu txiv neeb, pronounced "too tse neng"). There is no equivalent health professional in Western biomedicine, and the scope of the shaman as a healer extends beyond the capacities and expertise of physicians. Despite 25 years of Hmong acculturation in the United States and conversion to Christianity, Hmong shamanism maintains its traditional role in health and healing. Many Hmong who see physicians also rely on shamans for restoring health and balance to their body and soul. Thus, the Hmong shaman can be considered a powerful complement to Western health care professionals. This article presents the results of semistructured interviews with 11 Hmong shamans (5 males, 6 females, ranging in age from 35 to 85) and 32 nonrandomly selected Hmong patients (14 males, 18 females ranging in age from 21 to 85). The shamans described their spiritual perspectives, training and skills, and professional activities. Patients described their beliefs about spiritual healing and health care. These interviews suggest that Shamanism is considered effective care by many Hmong, irrespective of age, gender, or degree of acculturation. The article also includes summary charts of Hmong healing practices and concludes with a set of questions designed to help practicing physicians access the assumptions and beliefs of their Hmong patients so that they can provide efficient, effective, and satisfactory care. |
| Publication | Minnesota Medicine |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 29-34 |
| Date | Jun 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | Minn Med |
| ISSN | 0026-556X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12092436 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:41:56 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 12092436 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Hmong cultural attitudes, values, and behaviors influence when, where, why, and with whom a Hmong person will use Western medicine. Understanding the practices and importance of Hmong healing traditions will help majority-culture physicians provide respectful and effective health care to Hmong patients.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Balaram Pradhan |
| Author | Hr Nagendra |
| Abstract | To investigate the effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques, namely, cyclic meditation (CM) and supine rest (SR), using the six letter cancellation task (SLCT). The subjects consisted of 208 school students, (132 boys, 76 girls) in the age range of 13 - 16 years. The subjects were assessed on SLCT before and immediately after both yoga-based relaxation techniques. After both practices, the total and net scores were significantly increased, although the magnitude of change was more after CM than after SR in the net scores (14.5 versus 11.31%). The net score change in the CM session was significantly larger than the change in the SR, whereas, there was no significant change in the wrong cancellation score. After either practice, the total and net scores were significantly increased, irrespective of gender and age. Both CM and SR led to improvement in performance, as assessed by SLCT, but the change caused by CM was larger than SR. |
| Publication | International Journal of Yoga |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 67-69 |
| Date | Jul 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Int J Yoga |
| DOI | 10.4103/0973-6131.72632 |
| ISSN | 0973-6131 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/21170232 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:19:20 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21170232 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Prynn |
| Abstract | The article reviews the book "Ageing, Disability and Spirituality: Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life," edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay. |
| Publication | Journal of Interprofessional Care |
| Date | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Interprof Care |
| DOI | 10.1080/13561820903078199 |
| ISSN | 1469-9567 |
| Short Title | Ageing, Disability and Spirituality |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19657940 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 18, 2009 6:31:52 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19657940 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Sunday, November 27, 2011 6:36:38 AM |
<dl id="citationFields" class="citation-fields"><dd><span>The article reviews the book "Ageing, Disability and Spirituality:</span><span> Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life," edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay.</span></dd></dl>
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Christina Puchalski |
| Author | Betty Ferrell |
| Author | Rose Virani |
| Author | Shirley Otis-Green |
| Author | Pamela Baird |
| Author | Janet Bull |
| Author | Harvey Chochinov |
| Author | George Handzo |
| Author | Holly Nelson-Becker |
| Author | Maryjo Prince-Paul |
| Author | Karen Pugliese |
| Author | Daniel Sulmasy |
| Abstract | A Consensus Conference sponsored by the Archstone Foundation of Long Beach, California, was held February 17-18, 2009, in Pasadena, California. The Conference was based on the belief that spiritual care is a fundamental component of quality palliative care. This document and the conference recommendations it includes builds upon prior literature, the National Consensus Project Guidelines, and the National Quality Forum Preferred Practices and Conference proceedings. |
| Publication | Journal of Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 885-904 |
| Date | Oct 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1089/jpm.2009.0142 |
| ISSN | 1557-7740 |
| Short Title | Improving the quality of spiritual care as a dimension of palliative care |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19807235 |
| Accessed | Monday, October 19, 2009 8:07:09 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19807235 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | E J Pugh |
| Author | R Song |
| Author | V Whittaker |
| Author | J Blenkinsopp |
| Abstract | There is evidence from outside the United Kingdom to show that physicians' religious beliefs influence their decision making at the end of life. This UK study explores the belief system of consultants, nurse key workers and specialist registrars and their attitudes to decisions which commonly must be taken when caring for individuals who are dying. All consultants (N = 119), nurse key workers (N = 36) and specialist registrars (N = 44) working in an acute hospital in the north-east of England were asked to complete a postal questionnaire. In all, 65% of consultants, 67% of nurse key workers and 41% of specialist registrars responded. Results showed that consultants' religion and belief systems differed from those of nurses and the population they served. Consultants and nurses had statistically significant differences in their attitudes to common end of life decisions with consultants more likely to continue hydration and not withdraw treatment. Nurses were more sympathetic to the idea of physician-assisted suicide for unbearable suffering. This study shows the variability in belief system and attitudes to end of life decision making both within and between clinical groups. This may have practical implications for the clinical care given and the place of care. The personal belief system of consultants was not shown to affect their overall attitudes to withdrawing life-sustaining treatment or physician-assisted suicide. |
| Publication | Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 158-164 |
| Date | Mar 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1177/0269216308100248 |
| ISSN | 1477-030X |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19073784 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:18:24 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19073784 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yaron G Rabinowitz |
| Author | Brent T Mausbach |
| Author | Philip J Atkinson |
| Author | Dolores Gallagher-Thompson |
| Abstract | The current study explored the relationship between three dimensions of religiosity: (a) organizational religiosity (e.g. attendance at religious events), (b) non-organizational religiosity (e.g. prayer), and (c) subjective religiosity (e.g. importance of religion) and caregiver health behavior patterns in a sample of Latina and Caucasian female caregivers of older adult relatives with dementia. It was hypothesized that religiosity would have a significant association with reduced cumulative health risk as determined by an index of health behaviors. It was also hypothesized that, when examining the individual health behaviors subsumed in the overarching index, religiosity would be positively associated with adaptive health behaviors like exercise and negatively associated with health risk behaviors like smoking. Amongst Caucasians, increased subjective religiosity was related to increased cumulative health risk. Conversely, in Latinas, non-organizational religiosity was positively correlated with improved dietary practices (reduced dietary restriction). Increased levels of subjective religiosity were significantly associated with decreased maintenance of a routine exercise regimen across ethnic groups. Recommendations for clinicians and religious leaders, and avenues of future research are discussed. |
| Publication | Aging & Mental Health |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 788-798 |
| Date | Nov 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Aging Ment Health |
| DOI | 10.1080/13607860903046446 |
| ISSN | 1364-6915 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19888699 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yaron G. Rabinowitz |
| Author | Mark G. Hartlaub |
| Author | Ericka C. Saenz |
| Author | Larry W. Thompson |
| Author | Dolores Gallagher-Thompson |
| Abstract | The current study explored the relationship between religious coping and cumulative health risk associated with health behavior patterns in a sample of 256 Latina and Caucasian female caregivers of elderly relatives with dementia. Primary analyses examined the relationship between religious coping (both positive and negative) and an overall index of cumulative health risk. Secondary analyses were conducted on the individual health behaviors subsumed in the broader index. Findings revealed that negative religious coping was significantly associated with increased cumulative health risk. Positive religious coping was predictive of decreased cumulative health risk among Latina caregivers but not among Caucasians. Negative religious coping was significantly associated with both an increased likelihood for weight gain and increased dietary restriction. Positive religious coping was associated with decreased likelihood for weight gain in Latinas. Implications for both caregivers and clinicians are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 498-512 |
| Date | December 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-009-9300-8 |
| ISSN | 0022-4197 |
| Short Title | Is religious coping associated with cumulative health risk? |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | H Edward Ransford |
| Author | Frank R Carrillo |
| Author | Yessenia Rivera |
| Abstract | Barriers to health care and use of cultural alternatives are studied from open-ended interviews of 96 Latino immigrants, 12 hometown association leaders, and five pastors and health outreach workers. Frequently mentioned barriers to approaching hospitals and clinics included problems in communication, establishing financial eligibility, and extremely long waits for service. We found frequent use of cultural alternatives, such as herbal medications, obtaining care from Mexican doctors, and some use of traditional healers. The role of religiosity is studied: prayer is viewed as fundamental to health, but the church is not perceived as an aid in physical health-seeking. Health care for Latino immigrants often involves a blend of mainstream and traditional medicine; the study discusses examples of respondents who navigate between the two systems within the interplay of culture and structure. |
| Publication | Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 862-878 |
| Date | Aug 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Health Care Poor Underserved |
| DOI | 10.1353/hpu.0.0348 |
| ISSN | 1548-6869 |
| Short Title | Health care-seeking among Latino immigrants |
| Accessed | Monday, August 30, 2010 5:00:42 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20693732 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:07 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark D. Regnerus |
| Author | Christian Smith |
| Abstract | Much has been made of religious influences on a variety of human behaviors and outcomes. However, some researchers choose to attribute religious influences to selection effects or underlying personality traits. They suggest scholars should pay more attention to what underlies religiosity than what effects it may have. This manuscript engages the fundamental debate about the real influence of religious participation and salience in people's lives. We consider in this study the implications of selection effects for studies of religious influences, first by examining previous research evidence, and second by our own exploration of the effects of religion on three diverse outcomes during adolescence - family relations, health, and delinquency. The evidence suggests that two common measures of religiosity are indeed subject to selection processes, but that this does not appear easily to alter or diminish their independent effects. There is also evidence for a strategic inclination to be more religious, but this too fails to mitigate religious influences. Finally, skepticism in the form of reciprocal effects appears more plausible than selection effects. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-50 |
| Date | Sep., 2005 |
| DOI | 10.2307/4148279 |
| ISSN | 0034673X |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/4148279 |
| Accessed | Monday, September 07, 2009 1:45:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Sep., 2005 / Copyright © 2005 Religious Research Association, Inc. |
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This manuscript engages the fundamental debate about the real influence of religious participation and salience in people’s lives. We consider in this study the implications of selection effects for studies of religious influences, first by examining previous research evidence, and second by our own exploration of the effects of religion on three diverse outcomes during adolescence - family relations, health, and delinquency.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lynn Rew |
| Author | Y Joel Wong |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: To systematically review and synthesize literature concerning the relationships among religiosity, spirituality, health attitudes, and health behaviors in adolescents. METHODS: Forty-three studies between 1998 and 2003 were systematically reviewed to (a) determine if the studies were based on conceptual or theoretical frameworks, (b) identify the types of religiosity and spirituality measures used as well as their effects on health attitudes and behaviors, (c) evaluate the quality of these measures, (d) determine categories and frequency of measures of health attitudes and behaviors, (e) evaluate the quality of the research designs, and (f) determine the effects of religiosity or spirituality on adolescent health attitudes and behaviors. RESULTS: Over half (n = 26) the studies were atheoretical or had an unclear framework and the other half were based on a wide variety of conceptual and theoretical models. A total of 37 distinct religiosity/spirituality variables were identified and varied in specificity. Less than half (n = 21) reported reliability of the measures and only seven contained information about validity of the measures. All 43 studies included measures of health-risk behaviors and/or attitudes but only seven addressed health-promoting behaviors. Most studies (84%) showed that measures of religiosity/spirituality had positive effects on health attitudes and behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: The variety of studies and measures indicate that religiosity and spirituality may be important correlates of adolescent health attitudes and behaviors. Although the majority of the studies reviewed were well designed, there was no consistency in the theoretical bases and operational definitions of religiosity/spirituality phenomena. |
| Publication | The Journal of Adolescent Health: Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 433-442 |
| Date | Apr 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | J Adolesc Health |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.02.004 |
| ISSN | 1879-1972 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16549305 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:43:59 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 16549305 |
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Purpose: To systematically review and synthesize literature concerning the relationships among religiosity, spirituality, health attitudes, and health behaviors in adolescents. Conclusions: The variety of studies and measures indicate that religiosity and spirituality may be important correlates of adolescent health attitudes and behaviors.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carlos A Reyes-Ortiz |
| Author | Michael Rodriguez |
| Author | Kyriakos S Markides |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relationship between spirituality healing and perceptions about the medical encounter among Latinos. OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between spirituality healing and attitudes of self-reported perceptions about the medical encounter. DESIGN: A cross-sectional telephone survey. PARTICIPANTS: 3,728 Latinos aged >or=18 years residing in the United States from Wave 1 of the Pew Hispanic Center/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Latino Health Survey. MEASUREMENTS: Dependent variables were ever prayed for healing (yes/no), ever asked others to pray for healing (yes/no), considered important spiritual healing (very vs. somewhat or not important), and ever consulted a 'curandero' (folk healer in Latin America) (yes/no). The primary independent variables were feelings about the last time seeing a Doctor (confused by information given, or frustrated by lack of information) and perception of quality of medical care (excellent, good, fair or poor) within the past 12 months. RESULTS: Six percent of individuals reported that they had ever consulted a curandero, 60% prayed for healing, 49% asked others to pray for healing, and 69% considered spiritual healing as very important. In multivariable analyses, feeling confused was associated with increased odds of consulting a curandero (OR = 1.58; 95% CI, 1.02-2.45), praying for healing (OR = 1.30; 95% CI, 1.03-1.64), asking others to pray for healing (OR = 1.29; 95% CI, 1.03-1.62), and considering spiritual healing as very important (OR = 1.30; 95% CI, 1.01-1.66). Feeling frustrated by a lack of information was associated with asking others to pray for healing (OR = 1.29; 95% CI, 1.04-1.60). A better perception of quality of medical care was associated with lower odds of consulting a curandero (OR = 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70-0.98). CONCLUSION: Feelings about the medical encounter were associated with spirituality healing, praying for healing, and asking others to pray for healing. Feeling confused and perception of poor quality of medical care were associated with consulting a curandero. |
| Publication | Journal of General Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | Suppl 3 |
| Pages | 542-547 |
| Date | Nov 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Gen Intern Med |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11606-009-1067-9 |
| ISSN | 1525-1497 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19842004 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 23, 2009 7:30:48 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19842004 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | P. Scott Richards |
| Author | Melissa H. Smith |
| Author | Michael E. Berrett |
| Author | Kari A. O'Grady |
| Author | Jeremy D. Bartz |
| Abstract | The authors describe a psychological treatment for women with eating disorders who have theistic spiritual beliefs and illustrate its application with a case report. They begin by briefly summarizing a theistic view of eating disorders. Then they illustrate how a theistic approach can complement traditional treatment by describing the processes and outcomes of their work with a 23-year-old Christian woman receiving inpatient treatment for an eating disorder not otherwise specified and a major depressive disorder (recurrent severe). © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Psychol: In Session 65:172-184, 2009. |
| Publication | Journal of Clinical Psychology |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 172-184 |
| Date | February 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1002/jclp.20564 |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1002/jclp.20564 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:13:26 AM |
| Library Catalog | Wiley InterScience |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The authors describe a psychological treatment for women with eating disorders who have theistic spiritual beliefs and illustrate its application with a case report. They begin by briefly summarizing a theistic view of eating disorders. Then they illustrate how a theistic approach can complement traditional treatment by describing the processes and outcomes of their work with a 23-year-old Christian woman receiving inpatient treatment for an eating disorder not otherwise specified and a major depressive disorder (recurrent severe).
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | MK Roemer |
| Abstract | For several decades, U.S.-based studies have indicated significant, positive associations between religiousness and subjective well-being. Despite the importance of this research. samples are limited predominantly to Christians, and we cannot tell whether such relationships extend to other populations. Using data from huge, nationally representative probability samples of Japanese adults, this study reveals that religious devotion and affiliation with certain religions are positively and significantly correlated with life satisfaction and happiness in Japan. Multiple regression analysis shows cross-cultural similarities between subjective religiousness and subjective well-being. The effects of religious affiliation (an objective measure), however, vary In addition, findings show that religious devotion buffers the negative effects of unemployment on life satisfaction and happiness and the effects of low class status on happiness. |
| Publication | Review of Religious Research |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 411-427 |
| Date | JUN 2010 |
| ISSN | 0034-673X |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:00:41 PM |
| Library Catalog | ISI Web of Knowledge |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carol Rogers |
| Author | Colleen Keller |
| Author | Linda K. Larkey |
| Abstract | In a review of 37 studies (n = 1,856) regarding the perceived psychosocial benefits and health outcomes of meditative movement (MM) such as Tai chi (TC) and Qigong, the authors found that older persons initiated MM because of perceived benefits to health and with a desire to exercise in a group setting for socialization. Perceived improved function and quality of life related to chronic diseases were the most common reasons for initiating the TC classes. Perceived safety was also critical to the initiation and maintenance of an exercise intervention for older adults. |
| Publication | Geriatric Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-51 |
| Date | 01/2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Geriatric Nursing |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2009.10.002 |
| ISSN | 01974572 |
| URL | http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0197457209004170 |
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| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carol E Rogers |
| Author | Linda K Larkey |
| Author | Colleen Keller |
| Abstract | Initiation and maintenance of physical activity (PA) in older adults is of increasing concern as the benefits of PA have been shown to improve physical functioning, mood, weight, and cardiovascular risk factors. Meditative movement forms of PA, such as tai chi and qigong (TC & QG), are holistic in nature and have increased in popularity over the past few decades. Several randomized controlled trials have evaluated TC & QG interventions from multiple perspectives, specifically targeting older adults. The purpose of this report is to synthesize intervention studies targeting TC & QG and identify the physical and psychological health outcomes shown to be associated with TC & QG in community dwelling adults older than 55. Based on specific inclusion criteria, 36 research reports with a total of 3,799 participants were included in this review. Five categories of study outcomes were identified, including falls and balance, physical function, cardiovascular disease, and psychological and additional disease-specific responses. Significant improvement in clusters of similar outcomes indicated interventions utilizing TC & QG may help older adults improve physical function and reduce blood pressure, fall risk, and depression and anxiety. Missing from the reviewed reports is a discussion of how spiritual exploration with meditative forms of PA, an important component of these movement activities, may contribute to successful aging. |
| Publication | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 245-279 |
| Date | Mar 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | West J Nurs Res |
| DOI | 10.1177/0193945908327529 |
| ISSN | 0193-9459 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19179544 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 1:02:14 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19179544 |
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The purpose of this report is to synthesize intervention studies targeting TC & QG and identify the physical and psychological health outcomes shown to be associated with TC & QG in community dwelling adults older than 55.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Rubin |
| Author | Melissa Dodd |
| Author | Neelam Desai |
| Author | Bradley Pollock |
| Author | John Graham-Pole |
| Abstract | The literature supporting a relationship between religion/spirituality and physical/mental health has led to recommendations that health professionals attend to these issues in patient assessment and intervention. Many studies indicate that spiritual issues are important to adolescents, especially those with physical and/or psychological health concerns. Although several instruments have been developed to measure religion/spirituality in adults, no validated instrument currently exists for assessing this concept in children or adolescents. The applicability of two adult scales, the SIBS and the SWBS, were assessed to explore the spiritual well-being of adolescents by comparing spirituality scores of 38 chronically ill and 38 healthy adolescents and their parents. No significant difference was found between ill and well adolescents on either scale. Parents scored significantly higher than adolescents on both scales. Although this could indicate that parents have greater spiritual well-being than their children, these two findings taken together suggest these measures may be insufficiently sensitive measures of spirituality in childhood. This is supported by the finding that most adolescents and their parents felt both scales to be ineffective measures of adolescent spirituality. The authors concluded that a more specific scale should be developed for measuring spirituality in the young, especially those with chronic illness. Such an instrument might best be developed through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. |
| Publication | Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-42 |
| Date | 2009 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | Pediatr Nurs |
| ISSN | 0097-9805 |
| Short Title | Spirituality in well and ill adolescents and their parents |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:17:39 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19378572 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:07:00 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Rubin |
| Author | Melissa Dodd |
| Author | Neelam Desai |
| Author | Bradley Pollock |
| Author | John Graham-Pole |
| Abstract | The literature supporting a relationship between religion/spirituality and physical/mental health has led to recommendations that health professionals attend to these issues in patient assessment and intervention. Many studies indicate that spiritual issues are important to adolescents, especially those with physical and/or psychological health concerns. Although several instruments have been developed to measure religion/spirituality in adults, no validated instrument currently exists for assessing this concept in children or adolescents. The applicability of two adult scales, the SIBS and the SWBS, were assessed to explore the spiritual well-being of adolescents by comparing spirituality scores of 38 chronically ill and 38 healthy adolescents and their parents. No significant difference was found between ill and well adolescents on either scale. Parents scored significantly higher than adolescents on both scales. Although this could indicate that parents have greater spiritual well-being than their children, these two findings taken together suggest these measures may be insufficiently sensitive measures of spirituality in childhood. This is supported by the finding that most adolescents and their parents felt both scales to be ineffective measures of adolescent spirituality. The authors concluded that a more specific scale should be developed for measuring spirituality in the young, especially those with chronic illness. Such an instrument might best be developed through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. |
| Publication | Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-42 |
| Date | 2009 Jan-Feb |
| Journal Abbr | Pediatr Nurs |
| ISSN | 0097-9805 |
| Short Title | Spirituality in well and ill adolescents and their parents |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19378572 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:59:55 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19378572 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
The applicability of two adult scales, the SIBS and the SWBS, were assessed to explore the spiritual well-being of adolescents by comparing spirituality scores of 38 chronically ill and 38 healthy adolescents and their parents. No significant difference was found between ill and well adolescents on either scale. Parents scored significantly higher than adolescents on both scales. These two findings taken together suggest these measures may be insufficiently sensitive measures of spirituality in childhood.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Wilhelmina Lm Ruijs |
| Author | Jeannine LA Hautvast |
| Author | Koos van der Velden |
| Author | Sjoerd de Vos |
| Author | Hans Knippenberg |
| Author | Marlies Ejl Hulscher |
| Abstract | ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The Netherlands has experienced epidemics of vaccine preventable diseases largely confined to the Bible belt, an area where -among others- orthodox protestant groups are living. Lacking information on the vaccination coverage in this minority, and its various subgroups, control of vaccine preventable diseases is focused on the geographical area of the Bible belt. However, the adequacy of this strategy is questionable. This study assesses the influence of presence of various orthodox protestant subgroups (orthodox protestant denominations, OPDs) on municipal vaccination coverage in the Bible belt. METHODS: We performed an ecological study at municipality level. Data on number of inhabitants, urbanization level, socio-economical status, immigration and vaccination coverage were obtained from national databases. As religion is not registered in the Netherlands, membership numbers of the OPDs had to be obtained from church year books and via church offices. For all municipalities in the Netherlands, the effect of presence or absence of OPDs on vaccination coverage was assessed by comparing mean vaccination coverage. For municipalities where OPDs were present, the effect of each of them (measured as membership ratio, the number of members proportional to total number of inhabitants) on vaccination coverage was assessed by bivariate correlation and multiple regression analysis in a model containing the determinants immigration, socio-economical status and urbanization as well. RESULTS: Mean vaccination coverage (93.5% ± 4.7) in municipalities with OPDs (n = 135) was significantly lower (p < 0.001) than in 297 municipalities without OPDs (96.9% ± 2.1). Multiple regression analyses showed that in municipalities with OPDs 84% of the variance in vaccination coverage was explained by the presence of these OPDs. Immigration had a significant, but small explanatory effect as well. Membership ratios of all OPDs were negatively related to vaccination coverage; this relationship was strongest for two very conservative OPDs. CONCLUSION: As variance in municipal vaccination coverage in the Bible belt is largely explained by membership ratios of the various OPDs, control of vaccine preventable diseases should be focused on these specific risk groups. In current policy part of the orthodox protestant risk group is missed. |
| Publication | BMC Public Health |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 102 |
| Date | 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | BMC Public Health |
| DOI | 10.1186/1471-2458-11-102 |
| ISSN | 1471-2458 |
| Short Title | Religious subgroups influencing vaccination coverage in the Dutch Bible belt |
| Accessed | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:18:16 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21320348 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Tara Sampalli |
| Author | Elizabeth Berlasso |
| Author | Roy Fox |
| Author | Mark Petter |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on women diagnosed with conditions such as multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia (FM). METHODS The intervention group underwent a 10-week MBSR program. Symptoms Checklist Inventory (SCL-90R) was used as outcome measure and was administered before the start of the program (pre-), immediately upon completion (post-) and at three-month follow-up. Women on the wait list to receive treatment at the Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre were used as control subjects for the study. RESULTS A total of 50 participants in the intervention group and 26 in the wait-list controls group were recruited for this study. Global scores in the intervention group reached statistical significance pre-post (<0.0001) and at pre-follow-up (<0.0001) while the global scores in the control group remained the same. Five of nine and eight of nine subscales of the SCL-90R showed improvement of statistical significance in MBSR group following treatment and at three-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The study showed the importance of complementary interventions such as MBSR techniques in the reduction of psychological distress in women with chronic conditions. |
| Publication | Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 53-59 |
| Date | 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Multidiscip Healthc |
| ISSN | 1178-2390 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21197347 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:13:46 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21197347 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Carmen D Samuel-Hodge |
| Author | Thomas C Keyserling |
| Author | Sola Park |
| Author | Larry F Johnston |
| Author | Ziya Gizlice |
| Author | Shrikant I Bangdiwala |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: This study developed and tested a culturally appropriate, church-based intervention to improve diabetes self-management. Research Design and Methods This was a randomized trial conducted at 24 African American churches in central North Carolina. Churches were randomized to receive the special intervention (SI; 13 churches, 117 participants) or the minimal intervention (MI; 11 churches, 84 participants). The SI included an 8-month intensive phase, consisting of 1 individual counseling visit, 12 group sessions, monthly phone contacts, and 3 encouragement postcards, followed by a 4-month reinforcement phase including monthly phone contacts. The MI received standard educational pamphlets by mail. Outcomes were assessed at 8 and 12 months; the primary outcome was comparison of 8-month A1C levels. RESULTS: At baseline, the mean age was 59 years, A1C 7.8%, and body mass index 35.0 kg/m(2); 64% of participants were female. For the 174 (87%) participants returning for 8-month measures, mean A1C (adjusted for baseline and group randomization) was 7.4% for SI and 7.8% for MI, with a difference of 0.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.1-0.6, P = .009). In a larger model adjusting for additional variables, the difference was 0.5% (95% CI, 0.2-0.7, P < .001). At 12 months, the difference between groups was not significant. Diabetes knowledge and diabetes-related quality of life significantly improved in the SI group compared with the MI group. Among SI participants completing an acceptability questionnaire, intervention components and materials were rated as highly acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: The church-based intervention was well received by participants and improved short-term metabolic control. |
| Publication | The Diabetes Educator |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 439-454 |
| Date | 2009 May-Jun |
| Journal Abbr | Diabetes Educ |
| DOI | 10.1177/0145721709333270 |
| ISSN | 0145-7217 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:17:04 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19383882 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Sawatzky |
| Author | Anne Gadermann |
| Author | Barbara Pesut |
| Abstract | This study examines the relationships between six spirituality-related attributes and quality of life (QOL) in adolescents, and the extent to which these relationships are mediated by perceived physical and mental health status and five important life domains (family, friends, living environment, school experiences, and perception of self). The data were obtained via a cross-sectional health survey of 8,225 adolescents in British Columbia, Canada. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized relationships. All spiritual attributes are significantly associated with three or more of the life domains, and four of the attributes significantly explain global QOL after controlling for the other variables in the multivariate model. The attributes indicative of adolescents’ feelings about their future and other existential matters were found to be relatively most explanatory with respect to global QOL. The predominant mediators include adolescents’ satisfaction with their family, their perceived self, and their perceived mental health status. Spirituality is important with respect to adolescents’ QOL. The multivariate model provides preliminary insights into the relevance of several attributes of spirituality and the possible mechanisms by which these attributes may contribute to adolescents’ QOL. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Applied Research in Quality of Life |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 5-22 |
| Date | March 2009 |
| Series | Religion/Spirituality and Quality of Life |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11482-009-9065-y |
| ISSN | 1871-2584 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Alfonso Scandrett |
| Abstract | Abstract The purpose of this review is to provide the reader with a religiously based examination of the literature that may suggest a relationship between Black people and their health behavior. Comparisons are made that suggest a relationship between increases in church attendance and a decrease in blood pressure, stress, coronary health disease, and promiscuity. This review is broken down into four areas: 1) Historical and philosophical; 2) church attendance; 3) the church as a depositor of health information, and 4) scriptural influence and related literature. Scriptural references are provided that support the dialogue over health behavior and the church. There are numerous health references within all 66 books of the Bible. The Black church, as with so many other race classifications, supports the notion of presenting itself as a depositor of health information. However, the literature does suggest some resistance to the actual receiving of health care. This review of the literature emphasizes using Scripture as a basis for giving health information to church attendees. Resistance to health care among certain ethnic minorities may be lessened with the use of the church, and of health-related Scripture. This review suggests possibilities for further research and provides a scriptural road map for the dissemination of different health topics using Bible as a source. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 231-244 |
| Date | 1996 |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02354953 |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02354953 |
| Accessed | Friday, October 30, 2009 3:07:00 PM |
| Library Catalog | SpringerLink |
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The purpose of this review is to provide the reader with a religiously based examination of the literature that may suggest a relationship between Black people and their health behavior.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott Schieman |
| Author | Tetyana Pudrovska |
| Author | Melissa A. Milkie |
| Abstract | Using data from adults aged 65 and older in the District of Columbia and two adjoining counties in Maryland, this study examines the relationship between the sense of divine control and two self-concepts: self-esteem and mastery. Perceived divine control involves the extent to which an individual perceives that God controls the direction and outcomes of life. Among Whites only, divine control is associated negatively with mastery. Adjustments for socioeconomic status, other forms of religiosity, and stressors contribute to that race-contingent association. In addition, among Blacks, divine control is associated positively with self-esteem--especially among Black women. That effect remains net of socioeconomic and other controls. Conversely, among white men, divine control is associated negatively with self-esteem, although adjustment for socioeconomic status explains most of that association. The authors discuss these findings in the context of the ongoing debate about the psychological effects of different forms of religiosity. |
| Publication | Research on Aging |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 165-196 |
| Date | March 1, 2005 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0164027504270489 |
| Short Title | The Sense of Divine Control and the Self-Concept |
| URL | http://roa.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/27/2/165 |
| Accessed | Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:59:58 PM |
| Library Catalog | Sage Journals Online |
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Using data from adults aged 65 and older in the District of Columbia and two adjoining counties in Maryland, this study examines the relationship between the sense of divine control and two self-concepts: self-esteem and mastery.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeannette Wagemakers Schiff |
| Author | Kerrie Moore |
| Abstract | The importance of traditional healing practices for First Nations people has created interest in traditional ceremonies, including sweat lodges, which are increasingly incorporated into programs serving Aboriginal people. Despite the fact that traditional healing practices have always been valued by Aboriginal people, there is virtually no research on their efficacy. The results of a pilot study that measured the impact of the sweat lodge ceremony on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual domains of individual participants indicated that an increase in spiritual and emotional well-being of participants was directly attributable to the ceremony. |
| Publication | American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research (Online) |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 48-69 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res |
| ISSN | 1533-7731 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17602408 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:48:11 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 17602408 |
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The results of a pilot study that measured the impact of the sweat lodge ceremony on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual domains of individual participants indicated that an increase in spiritual and emotional well-being of participants was directly attributable to the ceremony.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Arlene A Schmid |
| Author | Marieke Van Puymbroeck |
| Author | David M Koceja |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To determine whether fear of falling (FoF) and balance improved after a 12-week yoga intervention among older adults. DESIGN: A 12-week yoga intervention single-armed pilot study. SETTING: A retirement community in a medium-sized university town in the Midwest. PARTICIPANTS: A convenience sample of adults (N=14) over the age of 65 years who all endorsed an FoF. INTERVENTION: Each participant took part in a biweekly 12-week yoga intervention. The yoga sessions included both physical postures and breathing exercises. Postures were completed in sitting and standing positions. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: We measured FoF with the Illinois FoF Measure and balance with the Berg Balance Scale. Upper- and lower-body flexibility were measured with the back scratch test and chair sit and reach test, respectively. RESULTS: FoF decreased by 6%, static balance increased by 4% (P=.045), and lower-body flexibility increased by 34%. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that yoga may be a promising intervention to manage FoF and improve balance, thereby reducing fall risk for older adults. Rehabilitation therapists may wish to explore yoga as a modality for balance and falls programming; however, future research is needed to confirm the use of yoga in such programming. |
| Publication | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 576-583 |
| Date | Apr 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Arch Phys Med Rehabil |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.12.018 |
| ISSN | 1532-821X |
| Short Title | Effect of a 12-week yoga intervention on fear of falling and balance in older adults |
| Accessed | Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:38:12 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20382290 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Eliezer Schnall |
| Author | Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller |
| Author | Charles Swencionis |
| Author | Vance Zemon |
| Author | Lesley Tinker |
| Author | Mary Jo O'Sullivan |
| Author | Linda Van Horn |
| Author | Mimi Goodwin |
| Abstract | Some studies suggest that religiosity may be related to health outcomes. The current investigation, involving 92,395 Women's Health Initiative Observational Study participants, examined the prospective association of religious affiliation, religious service attendance, and strength and comfort from religion with subsequent cardiovascular outcomes and death. Baseline characteristics and responses to religiosity questions were collected at enrollment. Women were followed for an average of 7.7 years and outcomes were judged by physician adjudicators. Cox proportional regression models were run to obtain hazard ratios (HR) of religiosity variables and coronary heart disease (CHD) and death. After controlling for demographic, socioeconomic, and prior health variables, self-report of religious affiliation, frequent religious service attendance, and religious strength and comfort were associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality [HR for religious affiliation = 0.84; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.75-0.93] [HR for service attendance = 0.80; CI: 0.73-0.87] [HR for strength and comfort = 0.89; CI: 0.82-0.98]. However, these religion-related variables were not associated with reduced risk of CHD morbidity and mortality. In fact, self-report of religiosity was associated with increased risk of this outcome in some models. In conclusion, although self-report measures of religiosity were not associated with reduced risk of CHD morbidity and mortality, these measures were associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality. |
| Publication | Psychology & Health |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 249-263 |
| Date | Feb 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Psychol Health |
| DOI | 10.1080/08870440802311322 |
| ISSN | 1476-8321 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:09:19 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20391218 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Dori Seccareccia |
| Author | Judith Belle Brown |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Modern palliative care defines four key domains fundamental to a patients' holistic care: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Regardless of the symptom being addressed, all four domains of care may need to be addressed to reduce suffering and encourage healing. Yet, despite the spiritual domain consistently being asserted as an integral part of palliative care, more is written on how to provide the physical, emotional, and social aspects of care than on how to provide spiritual care. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of palliative care physicians regarding the spiritual domain of care and to identify the role of this domain both personally and professionally. DESIGN: This study recruited a purposeful sample of palliative care physicians and utilized the qualitative method of phenomenology to elicit palliative care physician's perspectives and experiences regarding the importance of spirituality in providing palliative care to patients. RESULTS: Themes that emerged from the study in relation to palliative care physicians' perspectives and experiences regarding the spiritual domain of care included the concept of spirituality and the difference between spirituality and religion. The overarching theme was the concept of how the participant's own spirituality impacted their practice and their practice impacted their spirituality. These were inextricably woven together. CONCLUSION: Addressing spirituality was fundamental to a palliative care physician providing compassionate and holistic care. The impact of a physician's personal spirituality on practice and practice on spirituality were inextricably woven together. |
| Publication | Journal of Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 805-809 |
| Date | Sep 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1089/jpm.2009.0038 |
| ISSN | 1557-7740 |
| Short Title | Impact of spirituality on palliative care physicians |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19624268 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 18, 2009 6:31:36 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19624268 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:02 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lucy Selman |
| Author | Richard Harding |
| Author | Marjolein Gysels |
| Author | Peter Speck |
| Author | Irene J Higginson |
| Abstract | CONTEXT Despite the need to assess spiritual outcomes in palliative care, little is known about the properties of the tools currently used to do so. In addition, measures of spirituality have been criticized in the literature for cultural bias, and it is unclear which tools have been validated cross-culturally. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aimed to identify and categorize spiritual outcome measures validated in advanced cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or palliative care populations; to assess the tools' cross-cultural applicability; and for those measures validated cross-culturally, to determine and categorize the concepts used to measure spirituality. METHODS Eight databases were searched to identify relevant validation and research studies. An extensive search strategy included search terms in three categories: palliative care, spirituality, and outcome measurement. Tools were evaluated according to two criteria: 1) validation in advanced cancer, HIV, or palliative care and 2) validation in an ethnically diverse context. Tools that met Criterion 1 were categorized by type; tools that also met Criterion 2 were subjected to content analysis to identify and categorize the spiritual concepts they use. RESULTS One hundred ninety-one articles were identified, yielding 85 tools. Fifty different tools had been reported in research studies; however, 30 of these had not been validated in palliative care populations. Thirty-eight tools met Criterion 1: general multidimensional measures (n=21), functional measures (n=11), and substantive measures (n=6). Nine measures met Criterion 2; these used spiritual concepts relating to six themes: Beliefs, practices, and experiences; Relationships; Spiritual resources; Outlook on life/self; Outlook on death/dying; and Indicators of spiritual well-being. A conceptual model of spirituality is presented on the basis of the content analysis. Recommendations include consideration of both the clinical and cultural population in which spiritual instruments have been validated when selecting an appropriate measure for research purposes. Areas in need of further research are identified. CONCLUSION The nine tools identified in this review are those that have currently been validated in cross-cultural palliative care populations and, subject to appraisal of their psychometric properties, may be suitable for cross-cultural research. |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 728-753 |
| Date | Apr 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pain Symptom Manage |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.06.023 |
| ISSN | 1873-6513 |
| Short Title | The measurement of spirituality in palliative care and the content of tools validated cross-culturally |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21306866 |
| Accessed | Monday, May 09, 2011 7:04:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21306866 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:49 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:49 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | David Sibbritt |
| Author | Jon Adams |
| Author | Pamela van der Riet |
| Abstract | <p>SummaryObjective<br/>To determine the characteristics of yoga and meditation users and non-users amongst young and mid-aged Australian women.Design and setting<br/>The research was conducted as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) which was designed to investigate multiple factors affecting the health and well being of women over a 20-year period.Participants<br/>The younger (28-33 years) (n = 8885) and mid-aged (56-61 years) (n = 10,324) cohorts of the ALSWH who completed Survey 5 in 2006 and 2007 respectively.Main outcome measure<br/>Use of yoga.Results<br/>This study estimates that 35% of Australian women aged 28-33 and 27% of Australian women aged 56-61 use yoga or meditation. Younger women with back pain (OR = 1.28; 95% CI: 1.08, 1.52) and allergies (OR = 1.25; 95% CI: 1.06, 1.49) were more likely to use yoga or meditation, while younger women with migraines or headaches (OR = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.62, 0.87) were less likely to use yoga or meditation. Mid-age women with low iron (OR = 1.68; 95% CI: 1.29, 2.19) and bowel problems (OR = 1.37; 95% CI: 1.13, 1.65) were more likely to use yoga or meditation, while mid age women with hypertension (OR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.52, 0.76) were less likely to use yoga or meditation.Conclusion<br/>A large percentage of the female population are using yoga or meditation. Given that women who regularly use yoga or meditation positively associated with measures of mental and physical health, there is a need for further research to examine the experiences and potential benefits of these mind-body practices for women's health.</p> |
| Publication | Complementary Therapies in Medicine |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 71-77 |
| Date | April 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ctim.2010.12.009 |
| ISSN | 0965-2299 |
| Short Title | The prevalence and characteristics of young and mid-age women who use yoga and meditation |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WCS-524F636-1/2/71028ad54645b6ba9c81c4400d6ddffb |
| Accessed | Monday, May 09, 2011 7:19:25 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:49 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:49 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Jill Snodgrass |
| Author | Siroj Sorajjakool |
| Abstract | The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship of spirituality and older adulthood, especially focusing on factors that may result in an increased spirituality among the elderly. Older adulthood, as the accumulation of insight gleaned from difficult lessons learned through life, offers the opportunity to embrace human finitude, to recognize life's continuity and to grow in clarity about God and God's presence. Wisdom gained through the experiences of vulnerability and transition serves as a resource to self and others. This article draws on the reflections of William M. Clements, Ph.D., Edna and Lowell Craig Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Claremont School of Theology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Publication | Pastoral Psychology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 85-94 |
| Date | February 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11089-010-0282-y |
| ISSN | 00312789 |
| Short Title | Spirituality in Older Adulthood |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mi-Kyung Song |
| Author | Laura C Hanson |
| Abstract | The objective of the study was to examine whether psychosocial and spiritual well-being is associated with African American dialysis patients' end-of-life treatment preferences and acceptance of potential outcomes of life-sustaining treatment. Fifty-one African Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and interview with measures of symptom distress, health-related quality of life, psychosocial and spiritual well-being, and preferences and values related to life-sustaining treatment choices. The subjects were stratified by end-of-life treatment preferences and by acceptance of life-sustaining treatment outcomes, and compared for psychosocial and spiritual well-being, as well as sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Individuals who desired continued use of life-sustaining treatment in terminal illness or advanced dementia had significantly lower spiritual well-being (P=0.012). Individuals who valued four potential outcomes of life-sustaining treatment as unacceptable showed a more positive, adaptive well-being score in the spiritual dimension compared with the group that valued at least one outcome as acceptable (P=0.028). Religious involvement and importance of spirituality were not associated with end-of-life treatment preferences and acceptance of treatment outcomes. African Americans with ESRD expressed varied levels of psychosocial and spiritual well-being, and this characteristic was associated with life-sustaining treatment preferences. In future research, the assessment of spirituality should not be limited to its intensity or degree but extended to other dimensions. |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 372-380 |
| Date | Sep 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pain Symptom Manage |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.11.007 |
| ISSN | 1873-6513 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19356896 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 12, 2010 6:31:37 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19356896 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mi-Kyung Song |
| Author | Laura C Hanson |
| Abstract | The objective of the study was to examine whether psychosocial and spiritual well-being is associated with African American dialysis patients' end-of-life treatment preferences and acceptance of potential outcomes of life-sustaining treatment. Fifty-one African Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and interview with measures of symptom distress, health-related quality of life, psychosocial and spiritual well-being, and preferences and values related to life-sustaining treatment choices. The subjects were stratified by end-of-life treatment preferences and by acceptance of life-sustaining treatment outcomes, and compared for psychosocial and spiritual well-being, as well as sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Individuals who desired continued use of life-sustaining treatment in terminal illness or advanced dementia had significantly lower spiritual well-being (P=0.012). Individuals who valued four potential outcomes of life-sustaining treatment as unacceptable showed a more positive, adaptive well-being score in the spiritual dimension compared with the group that valued at least one outcome as acceptable (P=0.028). Religious involvement and importance of spirituality were not associated with end-of-life treatment preferences and acceptance of treatment outcomes. African Americans with ESRD expressed varied levels of psychosocial and spiritual well-being, and this characteristic was associated with life-sustaining treatment preferences. In future research, the assessment of spirituality should not be limited to its intensity or degree but extended to other dimensions. |
| Publication | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 372-380 |
| Date | Sep 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Pain Symptom Manage |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.11.007 |
| ISSN | 1873-6513 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19356896 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:59:14 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19356896 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The objective of the study was to examine whether psychosocial and spiritual well-being is associated with African American dialysis patients’ end-of-life treatment preferences and acceptance of potential outcomes of life-sustaining treatment.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Splevins |
| Author | Alistair Smith |
| Author | Jane Simpson |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVES: The study aimed (1) to investigate changes in older adults' emotional wellbeing (specifically depression, anxiety and stress levels) and mindful ability following a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course; (2) to explore correlations between mindfulness (measured as an overall ability and as individual components; observe, describe, act with awareness and accept without judgement) and changes in depression, anxiety and stress levels. METHOD: Twenty-two participants took an eight-week MBCT course. Levels of depression, anxiety and stress were recorded pre- and post-intervention, as was mindfulness ability (measured both as an overall ability and as individual components). RESULTS: Significant improvements in emotional wellbeing and mindfulness were reported post-MBCT, with large to moderate effect sizes. Increased mindfulness was moderately and significantly associated with improved emotional wellbeing. Increases on all four components of mindfulness were positively associated with greater emotional wellbeing, however only act with awareness and accept without judgement were significantly correlated (with reduced depression). Older adults in our sample reported higher scores on observe and act with awareness than other populations. CONCLUSION: This study adds to a growing evidence-base indicating the efficacy of MBCT for depression, anxiety and stress, and extends these finding to older adults. This study found older adults to have elevated levels of certain facets of mindfulness and recommendations are made for researching the possibility that mindfulness may be an extension of the developmental process. |
| Publication | Aging & Mental Health |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 328-335 |
| Date | May 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Aging Ment Health |
| DOI | 10.1080/13607860802459807 |
| ISSN | 1364-6915 |
| Short Title | Do improvements in emotional distress correlate with becoming more mindful? |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19484596 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:21:47 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19484596 |
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Objectives The study aimed (1) to investigate changes in older adults’ emotional wellbeing (specifically depression, anxiety and stress levels) and mindful ability following a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course; (2) to explore correlations between mindfulness (measured as an overall ability and as individual components; observe, describe, act with awareness and accept without judgement) and changes in depression, anxiety and stress levels.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Melinda A Stanley |
| Author | Amber L Bush |
| Author | Mary E Camp |
| Author | John P Jameson |
| Author | Laura L Phillips |
| Author | Catherine R Barber |
| Author | Darrell Zeno |
| Author | James W Lomax |
| Author | Jeffrey A Cully |
| Abstract | Objectives: To examine patient preferences for incorporating religion and/or spirituality into therapy for anxiety or depression and examine the relations between patient preferences and religious and spiritual coping styles, beliefs and behaviors. Method: Participants (66 adults, 55 years or older, from earlier studies of cognitive-behavioral therapy for late-life anxiety and/or depression in primary care) completed these measures by telephone or in-person: Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, Client Attitudes Toward Spirituality in Therapy, Patient Interview, Brief Religious Coping, Religious Problem Solving Scale, Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith, and Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness and Spirituality. Spearman's rank-order correlations and ordinal logistic regression examined religious/spiritual variables as predictors of preferences for inclusion of religion or spirituality into counseling. Results: Most participants (77-83%) preferred including religion and/or spirituality in therapy for anxiety and depression. Participants who thought it was important to include religion or spirituality in therapy reported more positive religious-based coping, greater strength of religious faith, and greater collaborative and less self-directed problem-solving styles than participants who did not think it was important. Conclusion: For individuals like most participants in this study (Christians), incorporating spirituality/religion into counseling for anxiety and depression was desirable. |
| Publication | Aging & Mental Health |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 334-343 |
| Date | Apr 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Aging Ment Health |
| DOI | 10.1080/13607863.2010.519326 |
| ISSN | 1364-6915 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21491218 |
| Accessed | Monday, May 09, 2011 7:02:13 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21491218 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:55:49 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Lucy Y. Steinitz |
| Abstract | Four measures of religiosity drawn from the NORC General Social Survey, 1972-1977 (N = 1493 @ 65+) were examined to determine how well they predicted thirteen self-report questions on personal well-being, life satisfaction, and world-view of elderly persons Only the measure of FREQUENCY OF CHURCH ATTENDANCE--which may be more closely tied to physical health than to religious feeling--resulted in consistent associations with well-being, especially among older women and whites. By contrast, BELIEF IN LIFE AFTER DEATH was shown to be a much stronger and more discriminating predictor of both well-being and Weltanschauung. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 60 |
| Date | March 1980 |
| DOI | Article |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| URL | http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=pbh&AN=4897684&… |
| Accessed | Saturday, October 17, 2009 4:09:46 PM |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Four measures of religiosity drawn from the NORC General Social Survey, 1972-1977 (N = 1493 @ 65+) were examined to determine how well they predicted thirteen self-report questions on personal well-being, life satisfaction, and world-view of elderly persons. Only the measure of FREQUENCY OF CHURCH ATTENDANCE--which may be more closely tied to physical health than to religious feeling--resulted in consistent associations with well-being, especially among older women and whites. By contrast, BELIEF IN LIFE AFTER DEATH was shown to be a much stronger and more discriminating predictor of both well-being and Weltanschauung.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan Stranahan |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this non-experimental study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a self-administered screening tool for spiritual distress in older adults. The tool was unique in that items were consistent with a conceptual definition of spirituality presented in the professional literature and supported by theories of behavioral development for older adults. METHODS: Questionnaires were distributed to residents of a continuing care retirement community participating in a class on spirituality. RESULTS: The split-half reliability coefficient was found to be 0.776. Construct validity was established and a cutoff value for spiritual distress was determined. DISCUSSION: Tests for reliability and validity demonstrated confidence in use of the tool to screen for spiritual distress in older adults. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 491-503 |
| Date | Dec 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| ISSN | 0022-4197 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19093676 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 7:43:16 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19093676 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Objective: The purpose of this non-experimental study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a self-administered screening tool for spiritual distress in older adults.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Margaret L Stuber |
| Author | Beth M Houskamp |
| Abstract | This article uses a developmental framework to consider common spiritual issues raised by children and adolescents who are confronting death. The literature exploring the role of children's spirituality in addressing death is used to illustrate specific areas of concern and topics deserving further research. Clinical examples are offered to illustrate the types of situations encountered by mental health professionals dealing with seriously ill children and their families. Recommendations are offered for concrete approaches for mental health professionals dealing with families confronting the death of a child. |
| Publication | Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 127-136, viii |
| Date | Jan 2004 |
| Journal Abbr | Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am |
| ISSN | 1056-4993 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14723304 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:35:21 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 14723304 |
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This article uses a developmental framework to consider common spiritual issues raised by children and adolescents who are confronting death. The literature exploring the role of children’s spirituality in addressing death is used to illustrate specific areas of concern and topics deserving further research. Clinical examples are offered to illustrate the types of situations encountered by mental health professionals dealing with seriously ill children and their families.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Aleksandar Stulhofer |
| Author | Damir Soh |
| Author | Nika Jelaska |
| Author | Valerio Bacak |
| Author | Ivan Landripet |
| Abstract | A substantial increase in religious identification has been observed in most European post-communist countries. As religiosity has been associated with sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV vulnerability among young people, this article examined the impact of religious upbringing and personal religiosity (religiousness) on sexual risks among University of Zagreb first-year undergraduate students, using data collected in 1998, 2003, and 2008. Female participants who reported strict religious upbringing were less knowledgeable about human sexuality than other women. Religiousness was negatively correlated with basic knowledge of human sexuality, but again only among women. Contrary to expectations, no significant associations were found between religious upbringing or religiousness and condom use. Both measures of religiosity, however, were related to decreased odds of sexual debut among young women. In the case of male participants, the impact of religiosity was marginal. Religious upbringing was associated (negatively) with sexual literacy and sexual debut—but only at the beginning of the observed period. Overall, religiosity does not seem to substantially reduce STI- and HIV-related risk-taking, particularly among men. Since the observed increase in the proportion of sexually active students during the 1998 through 2008 period was not matched by an increase in condom use, reducing STI and HIV vulnerability among Croatian youth remains an essential task. |
| Publication | Journal of Sex Research |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 360-371 |
| Date | 7/2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J. of Sex Res. |
| DOI | 10.1080/00224499.2010.494257 |
| ISSN | 0022-4499 |
| URL | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2010.494257 |
| Accessed | Thursday, July 14, 2011 5:33:16 PM |
| Library Catalog | CrossRef |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Allison R. Sullivan |
| Abstract | Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, I examine the relationship between adult mortality and religious affiliation. I test whether mortality differences associated with religious affiliation can be attributed to differences in socioeconomic status (years of education and household wealth), attendance at religious services, or health behaviors, particularly cigarette and alcohol consumption. A baseline report of attendance at religious services is used to avoid confounding effects of deteriorating health. Socioeconomic status explains some but not all of the mortality difference. While Catholics, evangelical Protestants, and black Protestants benefit from favorable attendance patterns, attendance (or lack of) at services explains much of the higher mortality of those with no religious preference. Health behaviors do not mediate the relationship between mortality and religion, except among evangelical Protestants. Not only does religion matter, but studies examining the effect of “religiosity” need to consider differences by religious affiliation. |
| Publication | Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 740-753 |
| Date | 12/2010 |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1468-5906.2010.01543.x |
| ISSN | 00218294 |
| Short Title | Mortality Differentials and Religion in the United States |
| URL | http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/j.1468-5906.2010.01543.x |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:23:03 PM |
| Library Catalog | CrossRef |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel P Sulmasy |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: This article presents a model for research and practice that expands on the biopsychosocial model to include the spiritual concerns of patients. DESIGNS AND METHODS: Literature review and philosophical inquiry were used. RESULTS: The healing professions should serve the needs of patients as whole persons. Persons can be considered beings-in-relationship, and illness can be considered a disruption in biological relationships that in turn affects all the other relational aspects of a person. Spirituality concerns a person's relationship with transcendence. Therefore, genuinely holistic health care must address the totality of the patient's relational existence-physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. The literature suggests that many patients would like health professionals to attend to their spiritual needs, but health professionals must be morally cautious and eschew proselytizing in any form. Four general domains for measuring various aspects of spirituality are distinguished: religiosity, religious coping and support, spiritual well-being, and spiritual need. A framework for understanding the interactions between these domains is presented. Available instruments are reviewed and critiqued. An agenda for research in the spiritual aspects of illness and care at the end of life is proposed. IMPLICATIONS: Spiritual concerns are important to many patients, particularly at the end of life. Much work remains to be done in understanding the spiritual aspects of patient care and how to address spirituality in research and practice. |
| Publication | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 42 Spec No 3 |
| Pages | 24-33 |
| Date | Oct 2002 |
| Journal Abbr | Gerontologist |
| ISSN | 0016-9013 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12415130 |
| Accessed | Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:05:25 PM |
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This article presents a model for research and practice that expands on the biopsychosocial model to include the spiritual concerns of patients.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Katy Tapper |
| Author | Christine Shaw |
| Author | Joanne Ilsley |
| Author | Andrew J Hill |
| Author | Frank W Bond |
| Author | Laurence Moore |
| Abstract | To explore the efficacy of a mindfulness-based weight loss intervention for women. Sixty-two women (ages 19-64; BMI 22.5-52.1) who were attempting to lose weight were randomised to an intervention or control condition. The former were invited to attend four 2-h workshops, the latter were asked to continue with their normal diets. Data were collected at baseline, 4 and 6 months. BMI, physical activity, mental health. At 6 months intervention participants showed significantly greater increases in physical activity compared to controls (p<.05) but no significant differences in weight loss or mental health. However, when intervention participants who reported 'never' applying the workshop principles at 6 months (n=7) were excluded, results showed both significantly greater increases in physical activity (3.1 sessions per week relative to controls, p<.05) and significantly greater reductions in BMI (0.96 relative to controls, equivalent to 2.32 kg, p<0.5). Reductions in BMI were mediated primarily by reductions in binge eating. Despite its brevity, the intervention was successful at bringing about change. Further refinements should increase its efficacy. |
| Publication | Appetite |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 396-404 |
| Date | Apr 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Appetite |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.appet.2008.11.012 |
| ISSN | 1095-8304 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19101598 |
| Accessed | Monday, March 28, 2011 6:18:24 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19101598 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | J. Thomas |
| Abstract | Reviews the article, Patient teenagers? A comparison of the sexual behavior of virginity pledgers and matched nonpledgers by J. E. Rosenbaum (2009). Youth who took a virginity pledge reported a similar level of sexual intercourse to that of closely matched nonpledging youth in a longitudinal study that assessed outcomes five years after pledging. Three-fourths of both pledgers and nonpledgers had had intercourse by the five-year follow-up, and the mean age at first sex for both groups was 21. The researcher points out that this study has several possible limitations. At Wave 1, the matched sample was more religious and sexually conservative than the general adolescent population, and consequently at Wave 3, the sample reported more conservative sexual behavior than did most adolescents. Additionally, pledgers may have underreported their sexual activity, and some youth classifi ed as nonpledgers at Wave 2 reported having taken a pledge at the last interview. Furthermore, the analysis did not assess whether taking a pledge had any causal association with later sexual activity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
| Publication | Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Date | March 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1363/4106309 |
| ISSN | 1538-6341 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Lynch |
| Place | New York |
| Publisher | W.W. Nortnon & Company |
| Date | 2001 |
| Date Added | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:59:25 PM |
| Modified | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:59:25 PM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | M. Thygeson |
| Author | M.C. Hooke |
| Abstract | Objective Yoga is being used increasingly in the medical field as a healing modality for adult patients experiencing serious illness and for those undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a single 45-min yoga intervention on pediatric hematology/oncology inpatients and their parents facing a life-threatening disease and hospitalization.Methods The study included a cohort of 16 patients, ages 7-16, who were receiving inpatient treatment for cancer or blood disorders. There were 6 females and 10 males; 11 were ages 7-11, and 5 were ages 13-16. The parent cohort included 33 parents of children receiving inpatient treatment for cancer. There were 23 mothers and 10 fathers. The Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure subjects' anxiety and a general sense of well-being. Measurements were administered immediately before and after the yoga class. The adult version was used for the adolescents and the parents; and the child version was used for the children.Results In the child group (n=11), a Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed that the pre-class STAI score (Md=31) evidenced little change. In the adolescent group (n=5), anxiety and sense of well-being significantly improved with the median STAI score decreasing from pre-class (Md=41) to post-class (Md=28), z=-2.03, p=0.042. In the parent cohort (n=33), STAI scores showed a decrease in anxiety and increase in well-being, with the median STAI score decreasing from pre-class (Md=45) to post-class (Md=30) z=-5.00, p<.001. An open-ended question administered at the end of class reflected a greatly improved sense of relaxation and ease.Conclusion Yoga is a feasible intervention in a hospital setting. Children, adolescents and parents were enthusiastic about class participation. There was a significant improvement in the sense of well-being in adolescents and parents, while well-being in children remained constant. The majority of participants enjoyed yoga as a family activity. Parents reported how meaningful it was to engage in a healthy activity with their ill child. As a mind body experience, adolescent patients appeared to be more sensitive to the benefits of yoga than the younger patients. This may be due to developmental differences and merits further investigation. Yoga is a beneficial activity for parents, who are stressed by the hospitalization of their chronically ill child. |
| Publication | European Journal of Integrative Medicine |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 207-208 |
| Date | December 2009 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.eujim.2009.08.121 |
| ISSN | 1876-3820 |
| Short Title | Peaceful Play Program |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/science/article/B984N-4XNT3MD-1V/2/a2485ead30aae13f5054ee6b2fafeded |
| Accessed | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:09:16 PM |
| Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yi-Kuei Tsai |
| Author | Hsing-Hsia Chen |
| Author | I-Hsin Lin |
| Author | Mei-Ling Yeh |
| Abstract | Regular exercise has been shown to benefit its practitioners and prevent and control diseases. Muscle/Tendon Change Classic (MTCC) qigong, characterized by simple, slow, and full-body exercise, is appropriate for the middle-age population. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the MTCC qigong program in improving physical status for middle-aged women. A quasi-experimental design was used. The experimental group (n = 37) received an 8-week MTCC qigong program, whereas the control group (n = 34) received none. Physiological parameters of muscular performance, body composition, and bone strength were measured before and after the program. The average age was 49 +/- 4.13 years for the experimental group and 50 +/- 4.74 years for the control group. The demographic characteristics were homogeneous between the two groups. There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in muscular endurance, body fat, waist-to-hip ratio, and body mass index at the completion of 8-week MTCC qigong program. The MTCC qigong could improve muscle endurance and body composition but not bone strength for middle-aged women, thereby demonstrating the qigong practice has certain health-preserving effects on women in this stage of life. |
| Publication | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 915-927 |
| Date | Dec 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | West J Nurs Res |
| DOI | 10.1177/0193945908319991 |
| ISSN | 0193-9459 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/18612090 |
| Accessed | Monday, November 02, 2009 1:05:41 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18612090 |
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This study aims to evaluate the effect of the MTCC qigong program in improving physical status for middle-aged women. The MTCC qigong could improve muscle endurance and body composition but not bone strength for middle-aged women, thereby demonstrating the qigong practice has certain health-preserving effects on women in this stage of life.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Geshe Ngawang Tsondu |
| Author | Brooke Dodson-Lavelle |
| Abstract | The focus in our discussion of longevity-enhancement has centered on developing techniques and technologies to control the environment as well as the physical body and its functions. The Tibetan contemplative and medical sciences offer a sophisticated view of the mind-body complex in which efforts to control the external world are insufficient without the development of "inner" technologies to train the mind. From the Tibetan perspective, training the mind is in fact essential to the realization of extraordinary levels of longevity, happiness, and optimal health. |
| Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 1172 |
| Pages | 344-347 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04408.x |
| ISSN | 1749-6632 |
| Short Title | Wisdom and method |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19735254 |
| Accessed | Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:41:21 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19735254 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Ozlem Ulger |
| Author | Naciye Vardar Yağlı |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems. DESIGN: Twenty-seven women (30-45 years old) with musculoskeletal problems, such as osteoarthritis and low-back pain, were included in the present study. The patients participated in 8 sessions (twice weekly for 4 weeks) of a yoga program which included asanas, stretching exercises, and breathing techniques. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Patients' static balance measurements and gait parameters were determined before and after the study using a stabilometer and a gait trainer, respectively. RESULTS: Post-study values of patients' gait parameters were found to be statistically higher than their pre-study values (p < 0.05) The values of patients' balance addressed anterior and right positions with patients' eyes open and subsequently closed pre-treatment. However, it was notable that balance post-treatment was minimal when subjects eyes were open or closed. Anterior-posterior values and right-left values were almost equal after treatment. DISCUSSION: The results showed that yoga has a positive effect on balance and gait parameters of women with gait and balance disturbances that are caused by musculoskeletal problems. It is feasible to conclude that asanas and stretching exercises included in the yoga program brought about such a positive effect, and therefore it is possible to use yoga programs to solve problems caused by musculoskeletal disorders. |
| Publication | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 13-15 |
| Date | Feb 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | Complement Ther Clin Pract |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.06.006 |
| ISSN | 1873-6947 |
| Short Title | Effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems |
| Accessed | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:21:57 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21168108 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:57 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:56:57 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Dawn M Upchurch |
| Author | Claire E Dye |
| Author | Laura Chyu |
| Author | Ellen B Gold |
| Author | Gail A Greendale |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the demographic, behavioral, and health correlates of the most frequently used types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy and the use of prayer for health among midlife women. We also examined the extent to which women used CAM for treatment of health conditions, including menopausal symptoms, and for general health and well-being. METHODS: Data from the 2002 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a cross-sectional, household survey representative of the U.S. civilian adult population, were used. Midlife women aged 40-59 years (n = 5849) were analyzed. Bivariate prevalence estimates were obtained, and binomial logistic regression models were estimated; all analyses were weighted. RESULTS: Overall, 46% of midlife women used any type of CAM in the past 12 months, and 54% reported using prayer for health reasons. The top five specific CAM therapies used were herbs and natural products; relaxation techniques; chiropractic care; yoga, tai chi, or qi gong; and massage. Multivariate results demonstrated different patterns of association between demographic, health, and behavioral characteristics and specific CAM therapies. A higher percentage of women used chiropractic care for an existing health condition than those using relaxation techniques, and few women used CAM specifically for menopausal symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: CAM and prayer are frequently used by midlife women, and herbs and natural supplements are the mostly frequently used. The findings underscore the importance, particularly in the clinical setting, of asking women about their use of individual CAM therapies. Such clinical assessment is also important because of the potential for interactions of CAM therapies with prescribed therapies. |
| Publication | Journal of Women's Health (2002) |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-30 |
| Date | Jan 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Womens Health (Larchmt) |
| DOI | 10.1089/jwh.2008.1096 |
| ISSN | 1931-843X |
| Short Title | Demographic, behavioral, and health correlates of complementary and alternative medicine and prayer use among midlife women |
| Accessed | Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:48:19 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20088655 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mélanie Vachon |
| Author | Lise Fillion |
| Author | Marie Achille |
| Abstract | The definition of spirituality is the subject of endless debates in the empirical literature. This content analysis sought to: (1) exhaustively review the empirical literature on end-of-life spirituality to extract definitional elements of this concept and (2) elaborate on these definitional elements to create an integrative and inclusive definition of end-of-life spirituality based on the items retrieved. A search of the literature on spirituality published in the last 10 years was conducted via the the PsychINFO and MEDLINE databases. Seventy-one articles were selected based on specific inclusion criteria. A qualitative thematic analysis yielded 11 dimensions for the concept of end-of-life spirituality, namely: (1) meaning and purpose in life, (2) self-transcendence, (3) transcendence with a higher being, (4) feelings of communion and mutuality, (5) beliefs and faith, (6) hope, (7) attitude toward death, (8) appreciation of life, (9) reflection upon fundamental values, (10) the developmental nature of spirituality, and (11) its conscious aspect. The definition derived from this concept analysis, after being tested empirically, may be useful in informing the development of new measures of spirituality and new protocols to assess spirituality in clinical settings. |
| Publication | Journal of Palliative Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 53-59 |
| Date | Jan 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Palliat Med |
| DOI | 10.1089/jpm.2008.0189 |
| ISSN | 1557-7740 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:38:06 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19284263 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:06:18 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Peter H Van Ness |
| Author | Virginia R Towle |
| Author | John R O'Leary |
| Author | Terri R Fried |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to present empirical evidence about whether religious patients are more or less willing to undergo the risks associated with potentially life-sustaining treatment. METHODS: At least every 4 months 226 older community-dwelling persons with advanced cancer, congestive heart failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were asked questions about several dimensions of religiousness and about their willingness to accept potentially life-sustaining treatment. RESULTS: Results were mixed but persons who said that during their illness they grew closer to God (odds ratio [OR] = 1.79; 95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.15, 2.78) or those grew spiritually (OR = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.03, 2.52) were more willing to accept risk associated with potentially life-sustaining treatment than were persons who did not report such growth. DISCUSSION: Not all dimensions of religiousness have the same association with willingness to undergo potentially life-sustaining treatment. Seriously ill older, religious patients are not especially predisposed to avoid risk and resist treatment. |
| Publication | Journal of Aging and Health |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 545-559 |
| Date | Aug 2008 |
| Journal Abbr | J Aging Health |
| DOI | 10.1177/0898264308317538 |
| ISSN | 0898-2643 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18443144 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 6:54:05 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 18443144 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The purpose of this study is to present empirical evidence about whether religious patients are more or less willing to undergo the risks associated with potentially life-sustaining treatment. Results: Results were mixed but persons who said that during their illness they grew closer to God (odds ratio [OR] = 1.79; 95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.15, 2.78) or those grew spiritually (OR = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.03, 2.52) were more willing to accept risk associated with potentially life-sustaining treatment than were persons who did not report such growth.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Leona VandeVusse |
| Author | Lisa Hanson |
| Author | Margaret A. Berner |
| Author | Jill M White Winters |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To examine physiologic and psychologic effects of hypnosis in healthy women. DESIGN: Quasi-experimental, within-subject, repeated measures. SETTING: Private laboratory setting in an urban Midwestern College of Nursing. PARTICIPANTS: Convenience sample of 30 healthy, female volunteers who were nonpregnant, predominantly White, college students. METHOD: Participants listened to a 30-minute recording of relaxing, affirming hypnotic suggestions while sitting comfortably in a recliner. Hypnotizability and trait anxiety were measured at baseline. Tension-anxiety was measured at baseline and following the hypnotic induction. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and heart rate variability were collected before, during, and following the hypnotic experience. RESULTS: Paired t tests revealed significantly reduced heart rate (p<.001), respiratory rate (p<.001), low-to-high frequency heart rate variability ratio (p<.001), and tension-anxiety (p<.001), whereas high frequency heart rate variability was increased (p<.001) after the 30-minute hypnotic session. CONCLUSIONS: Hypnosis is an innovative, low-technology, self-modulated approach that may contribute to stress reduction and health promotion. Parameters demonstrated increased parasympathetic nervous system activity associated with relaxation during and immediately after the hypnosis experience. Findings from this study suggest that nurses can include hypnosis information when advising healthy women about available stress reduction approaches, as well as tailor their nursing care for women who present using this alternative approach. |
| Publication | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 159-168 |
| Date | Mar 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2010.01103.x |
| ISSN | 1552-6909 |
| Accessed | Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:26:32 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20409116 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Nirmala Vaze |
| Author | Sulabha Joshi |
| Abstract | With increased life expectancy, today, women spend one-third of their life after menopause. Thus more attention is needed towards peri- and post-menopausal symptoms. Estrogen replacement therapy is the most effective treatment, however, it has its own limitations. The present need is to explore new options for the management of menopausal symptoms. Yogic life style is a way of living which aims to improve the body, mind and day to day life of individuals. The most commonly performed Yoga practices are postures (asana), controlled breathing (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana). Yoga has been utilized as a therapeutic tool to achieve positive health and control and cure diseases. The exact mechanism as to how Yoga helps in various disease states is not known. There could be neuro-hormonal pathways with a selective effect in each pathological situation. There have been multiple studies that have combined the many aspects of Yoga into a general Yoga session in order to investigate its effects on menopausal symptoms. Integrated approach of Yoga therapy can improve hot flushes and night sweats. There is increasing evidence suggesting that even the short-term practice of Yoga can decrease both psychological and physiological risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies conclude that our age old therapy, Yoga, is fairly effective in managing menopausal symptoms. |
| Publication | Journal of Mid-Life Health |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 56-58 |
| Date | Jul 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Midlife Health |
| DOI | 10.4103/0976-7800.76212 |
| ISSN | 0976-7819 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21716773 |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:15:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21716773 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:54:25 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Ann M. Wagle |
| Author | Victoria L. Champion |
| Author | Kathleeen M. Russell |
| Author | SM Rawl |
| Abstract | African American women have a lower rate of regular mammography screening, resulting in higher incidence of advanced-stage breast cancer at diagnosis and a lower 5-year survival rate as compared with white women. Researchers have demonstrated that several health beliefs relate to mammography screening in African American women, but little attention has been paid to the importance of religiousness. Although some authors have attempted to determine a link between religiousness and health, we lack a valid and reliable instrument to measure religiousness that can be found in the context of health behaviors. The purpose of this article is to describe the development and psychometric testing of the Wagle Health-Specific Religiousness (WHSR) scale, an instrument used to measure religious beliefs and the influence of those beliefs on mammography screening for African American women. A sample of 344 low-income African American women who were nonadherent to mammography at accrual participating In a randomized trial completed the WHSR. Data from this trial were used to determine the validity and reliability of the WHSR. The 19-Item WHSR scale had a Cronbach alpha of .94. Construct validity was supported via factor analysis and analysis of theoretical relationships. Although further testing is warranted, this analysis indicates that the concept of religiousness is an important component of mammography behavior in African American women. |
| Publication | Cancer Nursing |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 418-425 |
| Date | SEP-OCT 2009 |
| ISSN | 0162-220X |
| URL | http://apps.isiknowledge.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/full_record.do? product=WOS&search_mode=AdvancedSearch&… |
| Accessed | Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:31:59 AM |
| Library Catalog | ISI Web of Knowledge |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:21 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Helané Wahbeh |
| Author | Heather Zwickey |
| Author | Barry Oken |
| Abstract | Abstract Objectives: Home practice is frequently prescribed as part of mind-body medicine interventions, although rarely objectively measured. This brief methods report describes one method for objectively measuring home practice adherence using a custom monitoring software program. Design: Methods for objectively measuring adherence were developed as part of a randomized controlled trial on the mechanisms of mindfulness meditation. Settings/location: The study was conducted at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon. Subjects: The subjects comprised 11 combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Interventions: The method used was mindfulness meditation. Outcome measures: There were subjective and objective adherence measurements of mindfulness meditation home practice. Results: The first iteration of objective adherence monitoring used an iPod device and had limitations in participant usage and correctly capturing data. In the second iteration, objective data were easily collected, uploaded, and viewed using the custom software application, iMINDr. Participants reported that iMINDr was straightforward to use, and they returned the monitoring units as directed. Conclusions: The iMINDr is an example of a simple objective adherence measurement system that may help mind-body researchers examine how home practice adherence may affect outcomes in future clinical trials. |
| Publication | Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.) |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 175-177 |
| Date | Feb 2011 |
| Journal Abbr | J Altern Complement Med |
| DOI | 10.1089/acm.2010.0316 |
| ISSN | 1557-7708 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:26:11 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21281126 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:14 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Steven Walker |
| Abstract | Children and young people have the capacity to conjure feelings of faith and hope when experiencing emotional and psychological distress. World myths, legends and fairy stories as part of early child development offer a rich source of material to draw from and enlist in the therapeutic endeavour. Fairies often act in a healing capacity in mythology, or they appear as agents between the world of human affairs and the invisible forces of nature. Mythological beings also possess helping powers in advance of mortals achieving superhuman tasks, but they can also when used as metaphor, frighten children and potentially cause psychological harm. This paper suggests that mental health practitioners can utilise such powerful narratives therapeutically and in a culturally respectful and spiritually innovative way. Harnessing the child's imagination can be a powerful vehicle for a transforming experience at the psychic level with consequent positive benefits for emotional well-being. |
| Publication | Mental Health, Religion & Culture |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 81 |
| Date | 2010 |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674670903196721 |
| ISSN | 1367-4676 |
| Short Title | Young people's mental health |
| URL | http://www.informaworld.com/10.1080/13674670903196721 |
| Accessed | Monday, January 11, 2010 3:25:06 PM |
| Library Catalog | Informaworld |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Olivia G M Washington |
| Author | David P Moxley |
| Author | Lois Garriott |
| Author | Jennifer P Weinberger |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Homelessness among older African American women is emerging as a serious social problem. The increasing cost of living, diminishing community resources, and shrinking retirement benefits, as well as reduced social services are resulting in greater numbers of older minority women becoming homeless. AIMS: This investigation explores the relevance of faith and spirituality to an advocacy assessment designed to help participants resolve issues that operate as barriers to their leaving and staying out of homelessness. METHODS: A substudy of a larger research and development project was undertaken, in which qualitative interview methods were used to illuminate the role of faith and spirituality resources in the lives of 84 older homeless African American women. Comparative thematic analysis of illustrative cases was undertaken to better understand the role of faith and spirituality in the women's lives and in how they used faith and spirituality in coping with homelessness. FINDINGS: Five dimensions of faith and spirituality, (a) identity and beliefs; (b) affiliation and membership; (c) involvement; (d) practices; and (e) benefits, served as promising resources in understanding life spaces of homeless minority women and identified promising advocacy strategies. Two cases describe the realities of homelessness for older minority women endeavoring to transition out of homelessness and illustrate how faith and spirituality can buffer stress, facilitate coping, and sustain motivation. CONCLUSIONS: How older homeless African American women use their faith and spiritual resources to cope with demands of homelessness, challenges of transition, and recovery from the multiple traumas resulting from being homeless makes the assessment of faith and spirituality an important part of the advocacy process. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 431-444 |
| Date | Dec 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-008-9198-6 |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19890719 |
| Accessed | Monday, December 28, 2009 2:57:17 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19890719 |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Sara Wilcox |
| Author | Marilyn Laken |
| Author | Allen W Parrott |
| Author | Margaret Condrasky |
| Author | Ruth Saunders |
| Author | Cheryl L Addy |
| Author | Rebecca Evans |
| Author | Meghan Baruth |
| Author | May Samuel |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: African Americans are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer morbidity and mortality. Physical activity and healthy dietary practices can reduce this risk. The church is a promising setting to address health disparities, and community-based participatory research is a preferred approach. OBJECTIVES: Using a community-based participatory approach and the social ecologic model, the FAN trial aims to increase self-reported moderate-intensity physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption and reduce blood pressure in African American church members. Secondary aims are to increase objectively measured moderate-intensity physical activity and fiber/whole grain consumption and reduce fat consumption. DESIGN: FAN is a group randomized trial (GRT) with two levels of clustering: participants (N=1279; n=316 accelerometer subgroup) within church and church within church cluster. In the first wave, seven clusters including 23 churches were randomized to an immediate intervention or delayed intervention. In subsequent waves, 51 churches were randomized to an immediate or delayed intervention. METHODS: Church committee members, pastors, and cooks participate in full-day trainings to learn how to implement physical activity and dietary changes in the church. Monthly mailings and technical assistance calls are delivered over the 15-month intervention. Members complete measurements at baseline and 15 months. A detailed process evaluation is included. SUMMARY: FAN focuses on modifying the social, cultural, and policy environment in a faith-based setting. The use of a community-based participatory research approach, engagement of church leaders, inclusion of a detailed process evaluation, and a formal plan for sustainability and dissemination make FAN unique. |
| Publication | Contemporary Clinical Trials |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 323-335 |
| Date | Jul 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Contemp Clin Trials |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cct.2010.03.011 |
| ISSN | 1559-2030 |
| Short Title | The faith, activity, and nutrition (FAN) program |
| Accessed | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:15:52 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20359549 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:48 AM |
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| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kimberly A Wildes |
| Author | Alexander R Miller |
| Author | Sandra San Miguel de Majors |
| Author | Amelie G Ramirez |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated the association of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Latina breast cancer survivors (BCS) in order to determine whether R/S would be positively correlated with HRQOL and whether R/S would significantly influence HRQOL. METHODS: The cross-sectional study utilized self-report data from 117 Latina BCS survivors. R/S was measured with the Systems of Belief Inventory-15 Revised (SBI-15R) and HRQOL was measured with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Analyses included calculation of descriptive statistics, t-tests, bivariate correlations, and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Latina BCS had very high levels of R/S and generally good HRQOL. The SBI-15R total score was positively correlated with FACT-G social well-being (SWB) (r=0.266, p=0.005), relationship with doctor (RWD) (r=0.219, p=0.020), and functional well-being (FWB) (r=0.216, p=0.022). Multivariate analyses revealed that SBI-15R was a significant predictor of FACT-G FWB (p=0.041) and satisfaction with the relationship with the doctor (p=0.050), where higher levels of R/S predicted higher levels of well-being. CONCLUSIONS: Latina BCS had very high levels of R/S, which were significantly, positively correlated with dimensions of HRQOL (SWB, FWB, RWD). Furthermore, these high levels of R/S predicted better FWB and satisfaction with the patient-doctor relationship while controlling for potentially confounding variables. Implications are discussed. |
| Publication | Psycho-Oncology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 831-840 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Psychooncology |
| DOI | 10.1002/pon.1475 |
| ISSN | 1099-1611 |
| Accessed | Friday, September 18, 2009 6:31:20 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19034922 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:05:38 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Anna-Leila Williams |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: A meta-summary of the qualitative literature on spiritual perspectives of adults who are at the end of life was undertaken to summarily analyze the research to date and identify areas for future research on the relationship of spirituality with physical, functional, and psychosocial outcomes in the health care setting. METHODS: Included were all English language reports from 1966 to the present catalogued in PubMed, Medline, PsycInfo, and CINAHL, identifiable as qualitative investigations of the spiritual perspectives of adults at the end of life. The final sample includes 11 articles, collectively representing data from 217 adults. RESULTS: The preponderance of participants had a diagnosis of cancer; those with HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease, and ALS were also represented. Approximately half the studies were conducted in the United States; others were performed in Australia, Finland, Scotland, and Taiwan. Following a process of theme extraction and abstraction, thematic patterns emerged and effect sizes were calculated. A spectrum of spirituality at the end of life encompassing spiritual despair (alienation, loss of self, dissonance), spiritual work (forgiveness, self-exploration, search for balance), and spiritual well-being (connection, self-actualization, consonance) emerged. SIGNIFICANCE: The findings from this meta-summary confirm the fundamental importance of spirituality at the end of life and highlight the shifts in spiritual health that are possible when a terminally ill person is able to do the necessary spiritual work. Existing end-of-life frameworks neglect spiritual work and consequently may be deficient in guiding research. The area of spiritual work is fertile ground for further investigation, especially interventions aimed at improving spiritual health and general quality of life among the dying. |
| Publication | Palliative & Supportive Care |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 407-417 |
| Date | Dec 2006 |
| Journal Abbr | Palliat Support Care |
| ISSN | 1478-9515 |
| Short Title | Perspectives on spirituality at the end of life |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17133899 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:03:21 PM |
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Objective: A meta-summary of the qualitative literature on spiritual perspectives of adults who are at the end of life was undertaken to summarily analyze the research to date and identify areas for future research on the relationship of spirituality with physical, functional, and psychosocial outcomes in the health care setting. Results: A spectrum of spirituality at the end of life encompassing spiritual despair (alienation, loss of self, dissonance), spiritual work (forgiveness, self-exploration, search for balance), and spiritual well-being (connection, self-actualization, consonance) emerged.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Wink |
| Author | Michele Dillon |
| Abstract | This study used longitudinal data to examine the relations among religiousness, spirituality, and 3 key domains of psychosocial functioning in late adulthood: (a) sources of well-being, (b) involvement in tasks of everyday life, and (c) generativity and wisdom. Religiousness and spirituality were operationalized as distinct but overlapping dimensions of individual difference. In late adulthood, religiousness was positively related to well-being from positive relations with others, involvement in social and community life tasks, and generativity. Spirituality was positively related to well-being from personal growth, involvement in creative and knowledge-building life tasks, and wisdom. Neither religiousness nor spirituality was associated with narcissism. The relations between religiousness, spirituality, and outcomes in late adulthood were also observed using religiousness scored in early and spirituality scored in late middle adulthood. All analyses were controlled for gender, cohort, social class, and the overlap between religiousness and spirituality. |
| Publication | Psychology and Aging |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 916-924 |
| Date | Dec 2003 |
| Journal Abbr | Psychol Aging |
| DOI | 10.1037/0882-7974.18.4.916 |
| ISSN | 0882-7974 |
| Short Title | Religiousness, spirituality, and psychosocial functioning in late adulthood |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14692876 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 12:38:08 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 14692876 |
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This study used longitudinal data to examine the relations among religiousness, spirituality, and 3 key domains of psychosocial functioning in late adulthood: (a) sources of well-being, (b) involvement in tasks of everyday life, and (c) generativity and wisdom.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Laraine Winter |
| Author | Marie P Dennis |
| Author | Barbara Parker |
| Abstract | We defined and measured a dimension of religiosity frequently invoked in end-of-life (EOL) research-deference to God's Will (GW)-and examined its relationship to preferences for life-prolonging treatments. In a 35-min telephone interview, 304 older men and women (60 +) were administered the 5-item GW scale, sociodemographic questions, three attitude items regarding length of life, and measures of two health indices, depression, and life-prolonging treatment preferences. The GW scale demonstrated internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .94) and predictive and discriminant validity. Higher scores indicative of greater deference to GW were associated with stronger life-prolonging treatment preferences in poor-prognosis scenarios. Implications for the role of religiosity in medical decision-making are discussed. |
| Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 418-430 |
| Date | Dec 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-008-9205-y |
| ISSN | 1573-6571 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19890718 |
| Accessed | Monday, December 28, 2009 1:13:05 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19890718 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:55 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Laraine Winter |
| Author | Marie P Dennis |
| Author | Barbara Parker |
| Abstract | Research on end-of-life treatment preferences has documented robust racial differences, with African-Americans preferring more life-prolonging treatment than Whites. Although little research has attempted to explain these racial differences systematically, speculation has centered on religiosity. We examined a dimension of religiosity frequently invoked in end-of-life research-guidance by God's will-as a potential mediator of racial differences in such treatment preferences. Three hundred African-American and White men and women aged 60 or older participated in a 35-minute telephone interview that elicited preferences for four common life-prolonging treatments in each of nine health scenarios. The questionnaire included the five-item God's will (GW) scale, a health conditions checklist, a depression measure, and sociodemographic questions. GW mediated racial differences at least partially for most treatments and in most health scenarios. Implications are discussed for understanding end-of-life treatment preferences and why races tend to differ. |
| Publication | Omega |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 273-288 |
| Date | 2007-2008 |
| Journal Abbr | Omega (Westport) |
| ISSN | 0030-2228 |
| Short Title | Religiosity and preferences for life-prolonging medical treatments in African-American and white elders |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18300651 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 6:44:17 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 18300651 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
Research on end-of-life treatment preferences has documented robust racial differences, with African-Americans preferring more life-prolonging treatment than Whites. Although little research has attempted to explain these racial differences systematically, speculation has centered on religiosity. We examined a dimension of religiosity frequently invoked in end-of-life research-guidance by God’s will-as a potential mediator of racial differences in such treatment preferences.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Y Joel Wong |
| Author | Lynn Rew |
| Author | Kristina D Slaikeu |
| Abstract | There is accumulating evidence that religiosity/spirituality (R/S) are important correlates of mental health in adult populations. However, the associations between R/S and mental heath in adolescent populations have not been systematically studied. The purpose of this article is to report on a systematic review of recent research on the relationships between adolescent R/S and mental health. Twenty articles between 1998 and 2004 were reviewed. Most studies (90%) showed that higher levels of R/S were associated with better mental health in adolescents. Institutional and existential dimensions of R/S had the most robust relationships with mental health. The relationships between R/S and mental health were generally stronger or more unique for males and older adolescents than for females and younger adolescents. Recommendations for future research and implications for mental health nursing are discussed. |
| Publication | Issues in Mental Health Nursing |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 161-183 |
| Date | 2006 Feb-Mar |
| Journal Abbr | Issues Ment Health Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1080/01612840500436941 |
| ISSN | 0161-2840 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16418077 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:34:27 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 16418077 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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The purpose of this article is to report on a systematic review of recent research on the relationships between adolescent R/S and mental health. The relationships between R/S and mental health were generally stronger or more unique for males and older adolescents than for females and younger adolescents.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Nadine A. Yehya |
| Author | Mohan J. Dutta |
| Abstract | Against the backdrop of contesting the mainstream biomedical models of health communication, the culture-centered approach suggests dialogic research methodologies to coconstruct meanings of health through direct engagement with cultural communities. In this project, we engaged in in-depth interviews and informal conversations with elderly Druze women and their caregiver daughters to develop an understanding of the intersections of religion and health meanings in the context of aging women in this Lebanese community. Attending to the cultural constructions of health, particularly in religious contexts, opens up the discursive spaces of health communication to alternative cosmologies of health, illness, healing, and curing. Four themes emerged as a result of our grounded theory analysis: health as faith; mistrust, privacy, and modern medicine; polymorphic health experiences; and health as structure. These themes serve as the backdrop for playing out the competing tensions between the local and the global in the realm of interpretations of health meanings. |
| Publication | Qualitative Health Research |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 845-858 |
| Date | Jun 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Qual Health Res |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732310362400 |
| ISSN | 1049-7323 |
| Short Title | Health, religion, and meaning |
| Accessed | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:43:11 AM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20181823 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:04:02 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Dong Pil Yoon |
| Author | Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee |
| Abstract | This paper presents the results of a study on the impact of spirituality, religiousness, and social support on the psychological well-being among rural elderly. With a rural community sample of 215 older adults, hierarchical regression analyses found significant associations between dimensions of spirituality/religiousness, social support, and psychological well-being, with spirituality/religiousness inversely related to depression and social support, positively related to life satisfaction. Findings of this study suggest that practitioners need to develop programs or services that are congruent with religious/spiritual beliefs and practices in order to better enhance the psychosocial well-being and improve the quality of life among older persons in rural areas. |
| Publication | Journal of Gerontological Social Work |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 281-298 |
| Date | 2007 |
| Journal Abbr | J Gerontol Soc Work |
| ISSN | 0163-4372 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17210533 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 5:10:52 PM |
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| Extra | PMID: 17210533 |
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This paper presents the results of a study on the impact of spirituality, religiousness, and social support on the psychological well-being among rural elderly.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Kwang Soo You |
| Author | Hae-Ok Lee |
| Author | Joyce J Fitzpatrick |
| Author | Susie Kim |
| Author | Eiji Marui |
| Author | Jung Su Lee |
| Author | Paul Cook |
| Abstract | Both theoretical and empirical studies have documented the protective effect of religiosity and spirituality on general health in older adults in community and hospital settings; however, no study has documented the relationship between spirituality and depression among older adults living alone in communities in Korea. We tested two hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: Korean older adults living alone would be more depressed and less healthy than older adults living with family, and Hypothesis 2: Individuals who are more religious and spiritual would report a lower level of depression and a higher level of general health even when other demographic and living status variables are controlled. A descriptive, comparative, and correlational design with a convenience sampling method was conducted among community-dwelling Korean older adults in Chounbook Providence, South Korea. This study included 152 men and women older than 65 years old. Hypothesis 1 was supported as Korean older adults living alone were significantly more depressed than were older adults living with family (P<.01). However, for Hypotheses 2, only spirituality activities and Spirituality Index of Well-Being scores were significantly associated with general health and/or depression (P<.01), but there were no relationships between the variables of attendance and importance of religion with general health and depression. |
| Publication | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 309-322 |
| Date | Aug 2009 |
| Journal Abbr | Arch Psychiatr Nurs |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.apnu.2008.07.003 |
| ISSN | 1532-8228 |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19631109 |
| Accessed | Friday, November 13, 2009 8:09:09 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 19631109 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
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We tested two hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: Korean older adults living alone would be more depressed and less healthy than older adults living with family, and Hypothesis 2: Individuals who are more religious and spiritual would report a lower level of depression and a higher level of general health even when other demographic and living status variables are controlled.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Mansoo Yu |
| Author | Arlene R Stiffman |
| Abstract | The present study tests how positive family relationships and religious affiliation mediate between negative familial and social environments, and adolescent illicit drug abuse/dependence symptoms. The theoretical framework is based on an integration of two theories: the ecological model of human development (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) and the social development model (Hawkins & Weis, 1985). We used a stratified random sample of 401 American Indian adolescents. A path analysis tested the integrative theoretical model. Findings showed that positive family relationships mediated the negative impact of addicted family members, violence victimization, and negative school environment on illicit drug abuse/dependence symptoms. Religious affiliation mediated the negative effect of deviant peers on positive family relationships. Intervention and prevention efforts may benefit from promoting positive family relationships and religious affiliation to reduce the impact of complex familial and social problems on illicit drug symptoms. |
| Publication | Addictive Behaviors |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 694-699 |
| Date | Jul 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | Addict Behav |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.03.005 |
| ISSN | 1873-6327 |
| Accessed | Sunday, April 25, 2010 6:05:12 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 20359830 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:03:23 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | A Zaldivar |
| Author | J Smolowitz |
| Abstract | The high incidence of diabetes and diabetes-related complications in Hispanic adults in the United States continues to be of concern among healthcare providers. The underutilization of screening services and early treatment centers by Hispanic adults seems to contribute to the problem. This survey examined whether religious, spiritual, and folk medicine beliefs play a role in the participants' view of diabetes and treatment choices. One hundred four non-Mexican-American Hispanic adults with diabetes were surveyed using a self-report questionnaire. Results showed that 78% of patients believed they had diabetes because it was God's will; 17% of patients reported using herbs to treat their diabetes. This survey demonstrates the importance of addressing religion and spirituality when dealing with the issues of disease and health in this population. |
| Publication | The Diabetes Educator |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 303-306 |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
| Modified | Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:55:15 PM |
The high incidence of diabetes and diabetes-related complications in Hispanic adults in the United States continues to be of concern among healthcare providers. This survey examined whether religious, spiritual, and folk medicine beliefs play a role in the participants’ view of diabetes and treatment choices.
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Yi Zeng |
| Author | Danan Gu |
| Author | Linda K. George |
| Abstract | This research examines the association of religious participation with mortality using a longitudinal data set collected from 9,017 oldest-old aged 85+ and 6,956 younger elders aged 65 to 84 in China in 2002 and 2005 and hazard models. Results show that adjusted for demographics, family/social support, and health practices, risk of dying was 24% (p < 0.001) and 12% (p < 0.01) lower among frequent and infrequent religious participants than among nonparticipants for all elders aged 65+. After baseline health was adjusted, the corresponding risk of dying declined to 21% (p < 0.001) and 6% (not significant), respectively. The authors also conducted hazard models analysis for men versus women and for young-old versus oldest-old, respectively, adjusted for single-year age; the authors found that gender differentials of association of religious participation with mortality among all elderly aged 65+ were not significant; association among young-old men was significantly stronger than among oldest-old men, but no such significant young-old versus oldest-old differentials in women were found. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
| Publication | Research on Aging |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 51-83 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0164027510383584 |
| ISSN | 0164-0275 |
| Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:35 AM |
| Modified | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:57:35 AM |
| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Wei Zhang |
| Abstract | This study examines if religious participation in China is associated with cognitive functioning among the oldest-old and whether positive psychological feelings and leisure activity engagement explain the association, and gender moderates the association. Logistic regressions were used to analyze the Chinese Healthy Longevity Survey. A significant negative association between religious participation and cognitive impairment was found among the oldest-old and much of the association was mediated by positive psychological feelings and leisure activities. Women reported higher proportion of religious participation, but the cognitive benefits of religious participation were stronger for men. Findings indicate that (a) religious participation is significantly correlated with cognitive functioning in part because the religious oldest-old are more likely to be optimistic and happy and engage in more cognitively stimulating activities; (b) there might be gender differences in religious participation such that the oldest-old men may engage in religious activities that are particularly relevant to cognitive functioning. |
| Publication | Journal of Aging Research |
| Volume | 2010 |
| Pages | 160294 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Journal Abbr | J Aging Res |
| DOI | 10.4061/2010/160294 |
| ISSN | 2090-2212 |
| Accessed | Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:19:39 PM |
| Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
| Extra | PMID: 21152194 |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:58:27 AM |
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