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Peacock J. Relationships between prosocial factors and college student health. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2022; 70:347-354. [PMID: 32343205 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1750413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Objective This study examined relationships between prosocial factors including altruism, compassion, social connectedness, spirituality, and volunteerism and measures of health in college students. Participants: A total of N = 1,075 participants from four institutions across various regions of the U.S. were included. Methods: Participants were sent email invitation via student listserv to participate in a survey of health and prosocial factors that was open for one month. Results: Hierarchical linear regressions were completed to examine the influence of prosocial variables on perceptions of health and engagement in health behaviors. Social connectedness was a significant contributor to variance in all health measures, and the variables with the most variance explained were symptoms of depression (28.6%) and Health-Related Quality of Life (24.6%). Conclusions: Institutions should prioritize programing to enhance social connectedness and other prosocial behaviors because of the positive effect these factors can have on health and health behaviors.
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- Jessica Peacock
- Department of Exercise Science, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA, USA
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Phiri PGMC, Malunga SS, Phiri LS. Health-Related Quality of Life of Nurses Caring for Hospitalised Children and Their Families: A National Cross-Sectional Study. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:157-165. [PMID: 34090080 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) continues to be understudied among nurses in developing countries. This study aimed to assess (1) the HRQoL of nurses in Malawi caring for hospitalised children and their families, and (2) the nurses' demographic characteristics associated with their HRQoL. DESIGN AND METHODS The cross-sectional study was carried out at 23 hospitals in Malawi, and 203 nurses participated, resulting in a 96% response rate. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was used to collect data. The physical and mental health component scores were evaluated and compared with those in a Cyprus study as the population norm. Both univariate and multivariate analyses were performed, with the significance level set at 0.05. RESULTS The nurses' HRQoL was moderately impaired; however, the mean scores of both the physical and the mental health components of the nurses in the Cyprus study were statistically lower than those of the Malawian nurses (t = 36.541, p < 0.001 and t = 19.477, p < 0.001, respectively). Age was independently associated with a better physical health status (β = 29.949, p = 0.038), while female nurses were more likely to report a negative physical health status compared with male nurses (β = -97.481, p = 0.002). CONCLUSION The findings suggested that the Malawian nurses were affected by work-related stress, which affected their mental and physical health status. The current findings represent preliminary data, and as such further studies on the association between work-related factors and HRQoL are needed. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Knowledge of HRQoL from the perspective of nurses can help healthcare organisations to develop interventions to limit the negative impacts of work-related stress on nurses caring for children.
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- PACHA Malawi, College of Medicine, Pediatric Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Malawi
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Ren Z, Hood RW, Su Q, Sa A. Traditionality, Spirituality and Somatoform Dissociation Symptoms in Chinese Buddhists. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2020; 59:3257-3269. [PMID: 30919227 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00793-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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To evaluate the relationship between spiritual experience and hysterical experiences in Buddhist participants in ethnic groups in China, this cross-sectional study recruited 39 participants aged 16-57 years old, and self-administered surveys were administered in two villages, one city and one town by four research assistants in the Inner Mongolia and Qinhai areas. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the factors associated with somatoform dissociation symptoms. Surveys were completed by 639 participants (mean age 31 years; 54.6% females) in 2017. Binary regression models showed that diverging from tradition and having a college education or above were associated with suffering from somatoform dissociation symptoms. By contrast, participants with higher experiences and older people were less likely to experience somatoform dissociation symptoms. Our current research highlights the contribution of spiritual experiences and traditional values to reducing somatization dissociation symptoms, and the findings could help to promote a new relationship between psychiatry and spiritual experiences that will benefit both mental health professionals and those who seek their assistance.
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- Zhengjia Ren
- Department of Clinical Psychology, First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, USA
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- Culverhouse College of Commerce, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA
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- Southwest MinZu University, Chengdu, China
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Soleimani MA, Zarabadi-Pour S, Motalebi SA, Allen KA. Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Disease. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2020; 59:2135-2148. [PMID: 31894523 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00968-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Individuals with heart disease have been found to have more negative psychological and physical effects that impact their quality of life (QoL) than the general population. Spiritual well-being is considered a protective factor associated with QoL in people with heart disease. Therefore, the current research seeks to evaluate whether sociodemographic factors and spiritual well-being predict QoL among patients with heart disease. A total of 500 patients who were selected through a convenient sampling method from an Iranian hospital participated in this descriptive-correlational study. Data were collected using the McGill QoL Questionnaire, the Spiritual Well-being Scale, and demographic variables. The data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics powered by SPSS (v. 23). Following multivariate analyses, findings revealed that those participants with their main source of income derived from family or a government pension and with College or intermediate educational levels were more likely to have higher QoL. Those participants with average or poor socioeconomic status reported higher QoL than those who were more affluent. Furthermore, younger patients (- 0.2, 95% CI - 0.3 to - 0.003, p = 0.016) and those with higher social support (0.7, 95% CI 0.2 to 1.3, p = 0.006) and spiritual well-being (0.2, 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3, p < 0.001) had significantly better QoL. In the current study, spiritual well-being and social support led to reduced negative psychological sequelae and improved QoL in cardiac patients.
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- Mohammad Ali Soleimani
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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- Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, Monash University and The Centre for Positive Psychology, The Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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Bakhtiari A, Yadollahpur M, Omidvar S, Ghorbannejad S, Bakouei F. Does Religion Predict Health-Promoting Behaviors in Community-Dwelling Elderly People? JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2019; 58:452-464. [PMID: 30291531 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-018-0710-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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As the aging phenomenon gains importance in many societies, regular health-promoting activities by the elderlies become more crucial for disability reduction and their health promotion. Religious viewpoints and perspectives can have an influence on the individuals' assessment of life events. Recent studies show a correlation between religiosity and mental health. However, there is limited number of studies on the relationship between religiosity and health behaviors, especially in elderly. The purpose of this research is to evaluate religion's predictive power in health-improving behaviors of the elderly. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 316 community-dwelling elderly with the mean age of 67.9 ± 6.6 years, who were functionally independent without cognitive or mental impairments. Health-promoting lifestyle profile 2 assessment (HPLP2) and Alport questionnaires were used to assess health behaviors and religious orientation, respectively. Data analysis was performed by independent T test and multiple linear regression models with SPSS version 23. An internal religious orientation was found in 71 elderly; this accounts for 22.5% of the study population. Based on the health behavior scoring 154 individuals, 48.8% of the study population obtained a score of higher or equal to 139. These individuals were placed on third quartile and higher. Among the health behavior components, "the health responsibility" was the only component related to religious orientation [internal 25.1 ± 6.6 (P < 0.001, r = 0.78) vs. external 22.6 ± 6.5 (P > 0.05, r = 0.22)]. Based on the multiple linear regression models, no significant relationship was found between total health behavior score and religious orientation. However, a significant relationship existed between the participants' health behaviors and some of their profile. The results indicate that despite good health behaviors in nearly half of the elderlies, no significant relationship was found between health behavior and religious orientation. The results suggest possible impact of other religion-related concepts including private religious behaviors, devotion, spiritual transcendence, religious adaptation, and religious traditions and experiences on the health behaviors. These concepts require further study for better understanding of their impact.
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- Afsaneh Bakhtiari
- Midwifery Department, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Roussiau N, Bailly N, Renard E. Premières étapes de construction et de validation d’une échelle de spiritualité explicite areligieuse. PRAT PSYCHOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prps.2017.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Dutkova K, Holubcikova J, Kravcova M, Babincak P, Tavel P, Madarasova Geckova A. Is Spiritual Well-Being Among Adolescents Associated with a Lower Level of Bullying Behaviour? The Mediating Effect of Perceived Bullying Behaviour of Peers. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2017; 56:2212-2221. [PMID: 28425005 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-017-0392-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The aim of this study was to explore the association between spiritual well-being and bullying among Slovak adolescents, and whether perceived bullying behaviour of peers mediated this relationship. Data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study conducted in 2014 in Slovakia were used. Data were obtained from 9250 adolescents with a mean age of 13.48 years. The final sample consisted of 762 adolescents aged 15 years old (52.2% boys). We used logistic regression models and the Sobel test. Adolescents who reported a higher level of spiritual well-being were at lower risk of reporting that some or more schoolmates bully others or that they themselves bully others. These relationships were partially mediated by perceived norms about the bullying behaviour of schoolmates. Spiritual well-being was found to be negatively associated with bullying; in addition, a mediating role of perceived bullying behaviour of peers in this relationship was confirmed.
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- Katarina Dutkova
- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, P. J. Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Presov, Presov, Slovakia
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- Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Presov, Presov, Slovakia
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, P. J. Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia
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The retention of students is a major challenge for nursing education programs. Although students who fail can often retake courses, negative internalities may occur. After a failure, students regularly present with emotional distress. A mental health practitioner, who is a nursing faculty member, is ideal to assist these students and offer support. The integration of spirituality as a coping mechanism for these students can serve as a protective factor.
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Alorani OI, Alradaydeh MF. Spiritual well-being, perceived social support, and life satisfaction among university students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2017.1352522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Omar Ismael Alorani
- Faculty of Education, Department of Counseling and Special Education, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Spirituality has been identified as an important dimension of quality-of-life. The objective of this study was to review the literature on quality-of-life and spirituality, their association, and assessment tools. A search was conducted of the keyterms 'quality-of-life' and 'spirituality' in abstract or title in the databases PsycINFO and PubMed/Medline between 1979-2005, complemented by a new search at PUBMED from 2006-2016. Quality-of-life is a new concept, which encompasses and transcends the concept of health, being composed of multiple domains: physical, psychological, environmental, among others. The missing measure in health has been defined as the individual's perception of their position in life in the context of culture and value system in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. There is consistent evidence of an association between quality-of-life and religiosity/spirituality (R/S), through studies with reasonable methodological rigour, using several variables to assess R/S (e.g. religious affiliation, religious coping, and prayer/spirituality). There are also several valid and reliable instruments to evaluate quality-of-life and spirituality. Further studies are needed, however, especially in Brazil. Such studies will provide empirical data to be used in planning health interventions based on spirituality, seeking a better quality-of-life. In the last 10 years, research is consistently growing about quality-of-life and spirituality in many countries, and also in many areas of health research.
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- Raquel Gehrke Panzini
- a Department of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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- b Department of Psychology , Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre-RS , Brazil
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Salehi A, Marzban M, Imanieh MH. Spiritual Well-Being and Related Factors in Iranian Medical Students. JOURNAL OF SPIRITUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2016.1229150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Alireza Salehi
- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Fabbris JL, Mesquita AC, Caldeira S, Carvalho AMP, Carvalho ECD. Anxiety and Spiritual Well-Being in Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Holist Nurs 2016; 35:261-270. [DOI: 10.1177/0898010116655004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose: To analyze the relation between anxiety and spiritual well-being in undergraduate nursing students. Design: Cross sectional, correlational, and survey design. Method: A total of 169 students from a Brazilian Nursing School completed three instruments: demographic data, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Findings: The mean score of SWBS was high, and the mean score of BAI was low. When experiencing anxiety, there was lower probability of experiencing high spiritual well-being. For those students considering religiosity very important, the score of SWBS was high. Students scoring lower in SWBS had more probability of experiencing moderate/high anxiety. Conclusions: Higher scores of SWBS and importance given to religiosity were related to lower scores of BAI. Also, the performance and score of spiritual well-being were related to anxiety scores. Further research is worthy to identify and validate which educational aspects could promote spiritual well-being and reduce anxiety as well as research to analyze the relation between spiritual well-being score and learning outcomes.
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- Universidade Católica Portguesa, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde
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Spiritual Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in Iranian Adolescent Girls. Community Ment Health J 2016; 52:484-92. [PMID: 26787114 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-016-9988-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the status of quality of life, spiritual well-being, and their relationship among Iranian adolescent girls. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 students using the cluster sampling method. The mean score of quality of life was 59.86 (SD: 12.7) from the possible range of 0-100. The mean score of spiritual well-being was 90.22 (SD: 16.25), ranging from 20 to 120. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed a significant relationship between quality of life and the factors including existential well-being, religious well-being, parents' belief for their children's participation in religious ceremonies, father's education and occupation, father's illness, sufficiency of family income for expenses, and the number of children. Given that spiritual well-being dimensions are among the predictors of quality of life. Thus, it is necessary to find ways to promote spiritual well-being in adolescents and ultimately improve their quality of life.
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Schonfeld TL, Schmid KK, Boucher-Payne D. Incorporating Spirituality into Health Sciences Education. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2016; 55:85-96. [PMID: 25404167 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-014-9972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Researchers are beginning to collect empiric data about coping mechanisms of health science students. Yet, there is an important aspect of coping with stress that is only partially addressed in health sciences curricula: students' spiritual well-being. In this essay, we describe a course in spirituality and health care that we offered to fourth-year medical students, as well as a small empirical study we conducted to assess students' spiritual needs and practices. We then offer reflections on the broad applicability of this work to students in the health sciences more generally, including suggestions for curriculum interventions that may ensure students' success.
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- Toby L Schonfeld
- Master of Arts in Bioethics Program, School of Medicine, Emory University, Center for Ethics, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Moore EW. Assessing God locus of control as a factor in college students' alcohol use and sexual behavior. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2014; 62:578-587. [PMID: 25102282 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2014.947994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study explored God locus of control beliefs (i.e., God's control over behavior) regarding their influence on alcohol use and sexual behavior as an alternative religiosity measure to religious behaviors, which does not capture perceived influence of religiosity. Additionally, demographic differences in religious beliefs were explored. METHODS College students aged 18-24 (N = 324) completed a survey between April 2012 and March 2013. Principal components and multivariate analyses were conducted. RESULTS Findings suggest that measures provide reliable, valid data from college students. God locus of control is linked to not consuming alcohol or engaging in sex. There were differences regarding relationship status and religious denomination. CONCLUSIONS God locus of control beliefs are an appropriate construct for collecting data about college students' religiosity. Furthermore, health educators at faith-based institutions could incorporate this construct into their programming, encouraging abstinence but also behaving responsibly for those who do drink and are sexually experienced.
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- Erin W Moore
- a Department of Psychology , Stetson University , DeLand , Florida
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