the relationship between religion and children’s health. In this peer reviewed study, the relationship between different aspects of religion (i.e. affiliation, importance, and attendance) and overall health status, including psychological health, of adolescents between the ages of six and nineteen are explored. Data pertaining to child health was gathered from a survey conducted by the Child Development Supplement to the Panel Study of Income dynamics so that factors such as initial health, demographics
realized by answering seven questions. Most religions have a worldview that is unique to its belief system. This paper aims to compare the worldviews of Christianity and Buddhism, and their implications on health care. Important factors regarding care provided by those of other religions will be discussed. The common components to different religions, as well as the author’s personal views and new perspectives, will also be discussed. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity America
Comparison There are similarities between Christianity and Buddhism, but they also have many differences. Christians follow the word of God, prayers, the sacraments, and etc., while Buddhists follow the eightfold path, which includes morality, concentration, wisdom, and etc. The goal of Christianity is to follow the commandments of God, spread his word to everyone, and get to heaven, while the goal of Buddhism is to reach Nirvana. The process is different from Christianity, because Christians believe
In this paper, the author analyzes the similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam and how to apply this learning to optimize the health outcomes of patients whose belief systems differ from that of the health care provider. The worldviews of both religions are researched, generating a comparison of their different belief systems. It is confirmed that critical components of religion such as prayer, scripture reading, connection to spirituality and meditation can be used as religious
Both religion and family are essential parts in the running of any society. Religion is the belief in a supernatural authority which unites a group of people. Normally, a family consist of people who share the same bloodline; however, it may also consist of a group of people who are legally bonded such as adopted children. In whatever type of the family, strong and healthy bonds are necessary. Among other factors, religion plays a significant role in strengthening the family bonds. In many religions
Islam is not a unified religion but rather built upon competing sects encompassing conflicting religious interpretations to understanding of history that are united from its psychological effects on their disciples. Its major role in the mindset in addition to feelings of Muslims gives the impression of having a fundamental presence on the daily basis in allowing for a: sense of universality is strongly endorsed by Muslim believers and was found to be related to desirable outcomes such as positive
in the same thing, this becomes contradictory from one religion to the other due to the various sources of their ancient wisdom. Although, there are different labels which entail different beliefs and practices, this essay will help shed light on how Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism each bring key features that fuse together to form Chinese popular religion and presents other factors that also influence this religion. Chinese popular religion, consisting of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, divides
"While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian." -George Washington Many people often wonder about religion and ponder the questions of what it is and how it affects us. To start off, religion is a belief, it is to believe in a God or Gods. Nine out of ten Americans believe
PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION AND MENTAL HEALTH: SACRAMENT OF PENANCE IN PERSPECTIVE BY OKOJIE EHINOMHEN PETER epo4escriva@yahoo.com January, 2014 INTRODUCTION Between psychology and religion, any connection? For one who considers religion as having no manifest behaviour, the answer cannot be in the affirmative. As far as can be chronicled of man’s history, religion has always occupied and influenced human behaviour. Through history, we find scholars who at one point or the other made allusion
of quality health services to an increasingly diverse population. The approach is of critical importance, especially in the United States of America where a good proportion of the population is comprised of the immigrants who come from all over the world. Therefore, the Heritage Assessment Tool (HAT) becomes important. Health professionals are in an excellent position to assess an individual’s religious, ethnic, and cultural heritage while also taking special consideration of the health traditions