Erschienen in:
01.03.2013 | Original Paper
A Qualitative Study of Faith Leaders’ Perceptions of Health and Wellness
verfasst von:
Benjamin Webb, Melissa Bopp, Elizabeth A. Fallon
Erschienen in:
Journal of Religion and Health
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Ausgabe 1/2013
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Abstract
The effectiveness of faith-based health and wellness interventions is moderated by the attitudes, perceptions, and participation of key leaders within faith-based organizations. This qualitative study examined perceptions about the link between health, spirituality, and religion among a volunteer sample of faith leaders (n = 413) from different denominations. The major themes included: influences on health and wellness promotion and a relationship between spirituality and health. The results indicated that perceptions about the link among health, spirituality, and religion vary among faith leaders, regardless of denomination. Future faith-based interventions should be developed with consideration for denomination as a socially and culturally relevant factor.