Which of the following has been confirmed by research regarding the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health?
a. Essentially, religion gives persons a sense of hope.
b. Faith communities help by praying for ill persons during services.
c. Healthy persons have a tendency to be active within their faith communities.
d. Persons who attend services have decreased anxiety, depression, and stress.
ANS: D
Individuals who reported intrinsic religion (internalized or regularly practiced) and regular attendance at a religious service reported decreased stress. In 147 studies, it was found that there was an inverse relationship between religiosity and depression. The authors found evidence in another 49 studies that indicated people who practiced religious coping had lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress and coped more positively with many chronic diseases.
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