A Qualitative Study of Faith Leaders' Perceptions of Health and Wellness

The effectiveness of faith-based health and wellness interventions is moderated by the attitudes, perceptions, and participation of key leaders within faith-based organizations. This qualitative study examined perceptions about the link between health, spirituality, and religion among a volunteer sa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of religion and health
VerfasserInnen: Webb, Benjamin (VerfasserIn) ; Bopp, Melissa (VerfasserIn) ; Fallon, Elizabeth A. (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2013]
In: Journal of religion and health
Jahr: 2013, Band: 52, Heft: 1, Seiten: 235-246
weitere Schlagwörter:B Spirituality
B Health
B Faith-based interventions
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Zusammenfassung:The effectiveness of faith-based health and wellness interventions is moderated by the attitudes, perceptions, and participation of key leaders within faith-based organizations. This qualitative study examined perceptions about the link between health, spirituality, and religion among a volunteer sample of faith leaders (n = 413) from different denominations. The major themes included: influences on health and wellness promotion and a relationship between spirituality and health. The results indicated that perceptions about the link among health, spirituality, and religion vary among faith leaders, regardless of denomination. Future faith-based interventions should be developed with consideration for denomination as a socially and culturally relevant factor.
ISSN:1573-6571
Enthält:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-011-9476-6