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Quantitative and Qualitative Research in the Field of ‘Spirituality and Health’: An Introductory How-to-Guide from a Brazilian Perspective

verfasst von: Giancarlo Lucchetti, MD, PhD1, Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti, MD, PhD2, Luciano Magalhães Vitorino, RN, PhD3, Elena Zuliani Martin, MD4, Paulo Othavio de Araujo Almeida, MD5, Bianca Besteti Fernandes Damiano, MD6, Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga, RN, MSN, PhD7, Rodolfo Furlan Damiano, MD, PhD8

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2024

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The present article aims to describe the different steps on how to design, develop and conduct quantitative and qualitative Spirituality and Health (S/H) studies from a Brazilian perspective, discussing definitions and instruments, and proposing a “how-to guide” for those interested in this field of research. A narrative review of the literature has been conducted by experts in the field of S/H aiming to develop a “how-to-guide”. Spirituality is a very complex concept that has several challenges in the current scientific literature, including the lack of consensus in the definitions, the numerous dimensions assessed, the diverse instruments for measurement, the criticisms from other scholars, the great diversity of religious and cultural traditions and the growing number of “spiritual but not religious” individuals. This review supports that S/H studies may follow the high scientific standards, using consolidated research procedures and solid methods for both qualitative and quantitative research. Some peculiarities of the research methods for this field are discussed. S/H research is still under development, and there are several future directions for S/H studies, aiming to minimize previous criticisms and generating stronger evidence.

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Titel: Quantitative and Qualitative Research in the Field of ‘Spirituality and Health’: An Introductory How-to-Guide from a Brazilian Perspective
verfasst von: Giancarlo Lucchetti, MD, PhD1
Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti, MD, PhD2
Luciano Magalhães Vitorino, RN, PhD3
Elena Zuliani Martin, MD4
Paulo Othavio de Araujo Almeida, MD5
Bianca Besteti Fernandes Damiano, MD6
Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga, RN, MSN, PhD7
Rodolfo Furlan Damiano, MD, PhD8
Publikationsdatum: 21.07.2024
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-024-02086-5

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