The Mental Health Benefits and Costs of Sabbath Observance Among Orthodox Jews

This study aimed to examine the perceived psychological costs and benefits of Sabbath (Shabbos) observance among 13 practising Jews, 9 UK residents and 4 US residents. Emerging themes were as follows: Shabbos as a special day, giving time to contemplate on profound issues, withdrawal and rest from m...

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Authors: Dein, Simon 1959- (Author) ; Loewenthal, Kate Miriam 1941- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2013]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2013, Volume: 52, Issue: 4, Pages: 1382-1390
Further subjects:B Religious Ritual
B Positive Religious Coping
B Religious Coping
B Negative Religious Coping
B Mental Health
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