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Spirituality and Religiosity: Factors Affecting Wellness Among Low-Income, Rural Women
A study including measures of spirituality, religiosity, and wellness was conducted to identify coping strategies for the multiple challenges to wellness faced by low‐income, rural women. Total spirituality and religiosity accounted for 39% of the variance in wellness, with purpose and meaning in li...
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Published in: | Journal of counseling and development 2010-06, Vol.88 (3), p.293-302 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | A study including measures of spirituality, religiosity, and wellness was conducted to identify coping strategies for the multiple challenges to wellness faced by low‐income, rural women. Total spirituality and religiosity accounted for 39% of the variance in wellness, with purpose and meaning in life, unifying interconnectedness, and private religious practices composing the main contributions. Implications for counselors working with these women are discussed, as is the need for further research. |
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ISSN: | 0748-9633 1556-6676 |
DOI: | 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2010.tb00025.x |