The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Mental and Physical Health |
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Authors: | Kevin S. Seybold,& Peter C. Hill |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychology, Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania |
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Abstract: | An increased interest in the effects of religion and spirituality on health is apparent in the psychological and medical literature. Although religion in particular was thought, in the past, to have a predominantly negative influence on health, recent research suggests this relationship is more complex. This article reviews the literature on the impact of religion and spirituality on physical and mental health, concluding that the influence is largely beneficial. Mechanisms for the positive effect of religion and spirituality are proposed. |
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Keywords: | religion spirituality health |
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