RELIGION AND HEALTH: A REVIEW AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Lee, Bruce Y.; Newberg, Andrew B.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00674.x

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RELIGION AND HEALTH: A REVIEW AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS

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Lee, Bruce Y., Newberg, Andrew B.·2005·Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science

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Abstract. The study of the relationship between religion and health has grown substantially in the past decade. There is little doubt that religion plays an important role in many people's lives and that this has an impact on their health. The question is how researchers and clinicians can best evaluate the available information and how we can improve upon the current findings. In this essay we review the current knowledge regarding religion and health and also critically review issues pertaining to methodology, findings, and interpretation of these studies. It is important to maintain a rigorous perspective with regard to such studies and also to recognize inherent limitations and suggest constructive ways in which to advance this field of study. In the end, such an approach can provide new information that will improve our understanding of the overall relationship between religion and health.

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Authors: Lee, B. Y., & Newberg, A. B.
Affiliations: University of Pennsylvania (US)
University of Pennsylvania Health System (US)
Corresponding author: Newberg, Andrew B.
ORCID: Lee, Bruce Y.
Newberg, Andrew B.
Venue: Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science
Publisher: Open Library of the Humanities
Published: 2005-06-02
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0591-2385 (ISSN-L)
1467-9744
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00674.x
OpenAlex: W2103336559
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Topics: Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Religion and Society Interactions
Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Study and Philosophy of Religion
Keywords: religion and health, religiosity, health outcomes, research methodology critique

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RELIGION AND HEALTH: A REVIEW AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS

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