Religion, Virtues, And Health: New Directions In Theory Construction And Model Development
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Author Description
1. Setting The Stage: The Challenges That Await Us -- 2. Issues In Theory Construction: How I Practice My Craft -- 3. Religious And Spiritual Identities: The Gateway To All Things Religious And Spiritual -- 4. Exploring Communities Of Faith: An Exercise In Pure Sociological Thought -- 5. Spiritual Support: Linking Organizational Structures With Individual Beliefs And Behavior -- 6. Forgiving Others And Compassion: Exploring Essential Prerequisites In The Religion/health Relationship -- 7. Beneficence: The Essence Of Religious Life -- 8. Meaning In Life: Bridging Involvement In Religion And Health -- 9. Health And Well-being: Making The Work We Do Count -- 10. Conclusions: Looking Back And Looking Forward -- Appendix: The Religion, Aging, And Health Survey And The Landmark Spirituality And Health Survey -- References -- Index. Neal M. Krause. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex theoretical and empirical mechanisms linking religious involvement, spiritual practices, and individual health outcomes. Neal M. Krause, a prominent researcher in the sociology of aging and religion, draws upon decades of longitudinal data to propose new models for understanding how faith-based identities and behaviors influence well-being. The text serves as a methodological guide for scholars, detailing how to construct robust theories that bridge the gap between organizational religious structures and personal health trajectories.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing religious and spiritual identities.
- Methodological approaches to studying spiritual support and organizational faith structures.
- Analysis of the role of forgiveness, compassion, and beneficence in health outcomes.
- Documentation of the Religion, Aging, and Health Survey and the Landmark Spirituality and Health Survey.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the sociology of religion and public health recognize this work as a significant contribution to the field's methodological rigor. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a foundational text for researchers seeking to refine their own models of religious influence on health.
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Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0197587666
ISBN-13:
9780197587669
Spirituality
Religion
Health
Psychology
Sociology
Religious Aspects
Virtues
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