Religious/spiritual struggles and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Does "talking religion" help or hurt?

Research to date has suggested that religion might be a source of comfort and strength in times of crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it may also be a form of stress if spiritual struggles are experienced. We posit the discussion of religious and spiritual matters as a potential feat...

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Main Author: Upenieks, Laura (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2022
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2022, Volume: 64, Issue: 2, Pages: 249-278
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Stress / Religious doubt (motif) / COVID-19 (Disease) / Pandemic / Geistliches Gespräch / Health / Mental health / USA
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B Covid-19
B Religious discussion
B Psychological Distress
B religious / spiritual struggles
B Perceived self-rated health
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Summary:Research to date has suggested that religion might be a source of comfort and strength in times of crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it may also be a form of stress if spiritual struggles are experienced. We posit the discussion of religious and spiritual matters as a potential feature of religious life that may be helpful or harmful for dealing with the impacts of spiritual struggles.
ISSN:2211-4866
Contains:Enthalten in: Review of religious research
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s13644-022-00487-0