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The Relationship Between Spirituality, Health and Life Satisfaction of Undergraduate Students in the UK: An Online Questionnaire Study

verfasst von: Varun Anand, June Jones, Paramjit S. Gill

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

US students with higher spirituality scores report better health and life satisfaction. This is the first UK study to explore the relationship between spirituality, health and life satisfaction of undergraduate students. Over 500 undergraduates completed an online questionnaire. Significant differences in spirituality score were present across college, ethnicity and religious belief. There appears to be a desire for spirituality amongst many students. Universities have a role to play in supporting students’ search for meaning and purpose. Additional research is warranted to further understand the role of spirituality in the health and well-being of undergraduates.

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Titel: The Relationship Between Spirituality, Health and Life Satisfaction of Undergraduate Students in the UK: An Online Questionnaire Study
verfasst von: Varun Anand
June Jones
Paramjit S. Gill
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2015
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-013-9792-0

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