Religious Doubt and Psychological Well-Being: A Longitudinal Investigation
The purpose of this study is to see if religious doubt is associated with change in three measures of psychological well-being over time: life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism. Two main hypotheses are evaluated. The first specifies that greater doubt about religion is associated with a declin...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
2008
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Review of religious research
Year: 2008, Volume: 50, Pages: 94-110 |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to see if religious doubt is associated with change in three measures of psychological well-being over time: life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism. Two main hypotheses are evaluated. The first specifies that greater doubt about religion is associated with a decline in well-being over time. The second hypothesis states that high levels of educational attainment tend to buffer or offset the deleterious effects of doubt on well-being. Data from a longitudinal nationwide survey of older adults provides support for both hypotheses. The theoretical implications of these findings are discussed, and recommendations for further work in the field are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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