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Publication Date: 2010-Aug
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Religious Involvement, Humility, and Self-Rated Health
Krause, Neal
Social Indicators Research, v98 n1 p23-39 Aug 2010
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a conceptual model that assesses the following theoretical linkages: (1) people who go to church more often tend to receive more spiritual support from fellow church members (i.e., encouragement to adopt religious teachings and principles); (2) individuals who get more frequent spiritual support are more likely to be humble; and (3) people with greater humility tend to rate their health more favorably. The data come from the third wave of a nationwide longitudinal survey of older adults. The data provide support for each of the conceptual linkages identified above.
Descriptors: Religious Factors, Role of Religion, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Older Adults, Models, Longitudinal Studies, Social Support Groups, Social Indicators, Sociometric Techniques, Correlation, Predictor Variables, Physical Health, Personality Traits, Churches
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Language: English
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