RSAS-3: Validation of a Very Brief Measure of Religious Commitment for Use in Health Research

Religious Commitment is a construct known to be predictive of various health-related factors of importance to researchers. However, data collection efficiency and instrument brevity in healthcare settings are priorities regardless of the construct being measured. Brief, valid instruments are particu...

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Main Author: Clements, Andrea D. (Author)
Contributors: Fletcher, Tifani R. (Other) ; Cyphers, Natalie A. (Other) ; Ermakova, Anna V. (Other) ; Bailey, Beth (Other)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2015]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2015, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Pages: 134-152
Further subjects:B Instrument development
B Surrender to God
B Religious Commitment
B Stress
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