Persistent population aging worldwide is focusing attention on modifiable factors that can
improve later life health. There is evidence that religiosity and spirituality are among such …

This paper provides a concise but comprehensive review of research on religion/spirituality
(R/S) and both mental health and physical health. It is based on a systematic review of …

" Acts of Faith is the single'big book'in the sociology of religion in the past decade, a
monumental effort that both demolishes old theories and creates brilliant new ones. Stark …

Sociological theory and research point to the importance of social relationships in affecting
health behavior. This work tends to focus on specific stages of the life course, with a division …

Spirituality and religiousness are gaining increasing attention as health research variables.
However, the particular aspects examined vary from study to study, ranging from church …

Participation or involvement in everyday occupations is vital for all humans. As described by
the World Health Organization, participation has a positive influence on health and well …

Evidence is presented that bears on 9 hypotheses about the link between religion or
spirituality and mortality, morbidity, disability, or recovery from illness. In healthy participants …

The relationship between religion and mental health has been debated for centuries. History
shows that religious organizations were often the first to offer compassionate care to the …

A meta-analysis of data from 42 independent samples examining the association of a
measure of religious involvement and all-cause mortality is reported. Religious involvement …

The nature of the human person has been a subject of fascination since ancient times. We
desire to understand ourselves and our place in the world, and at times we also look at …