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18.08.2016 | Original Paper

Predicting the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Maintenance Approach from Cultural and Spiritual Perspectives

verfasst von: Yi Mou

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 3/2017

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Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health maintenance approach is widespread among the lay public as a tool of health maintenance and disease prevention across the globe. This study aims to investigate the factors that exert influences on the intention to adopt or continue using TCM health maintenance approach under the guideline of the extended theory of planned behavior. Based on an online survey on a Chinese national sample of 800 valid responses, this study indicates the respondents’ spirituality and Chinese cultural orientation positively predict their attitude toward TCM health maintenance approach. In turn, their attitude, perceived behavioral control and norms positively predict the intention to adopt or continue using TCM health maintenance approach, as postulated in hypotheses. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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Titel: Predicting the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Maintenance Approach from Cultural and Spiritual Perspectives
verfasst von: Yi Mou
Publikationsdatum: 18.08.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0299-3

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