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Publication Date: 2009-Oct
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Spirituality, Religion, and Substance Coping as Regulators of Emotions and Meaning Making: Different Effects on Pain and Joy
Ciarrocchi, Joseph W.; Brelsford, Gina M.
Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, v30 n1 p24-36 Oct 2009
This study addresses whether aspects of spirituality and religion predict psychological and emotional well-being in a general population over and above personality and coping through the use of drugs or alcohol. Results are consistent with self-control theory and positive psychology approaches. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Religion, Coping, Religious Factors, Spiritual Development, Prediction, Well Being, Personality, Self Control, Drug Use, Drinking, Measures (Individuals), Regression (Statistics)
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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