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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
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00674.x
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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
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
Semantic Scholar
06ed8bc22ca50f911b03622d6069ffc13958dab4
Cited by
165
References
227
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FWCI
7.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Zygon® (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
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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