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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2018

02.06.2017 | Original Paper

Ritual Participation, Sense of Community, and Social Well-Being: A Study of Seva in the Sikh Community

verfasst von: Khushbeen Kaur Sohi, Purnima Singh, Krutika Bopanna

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 6/2018

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Abstract

The study examined the impact of frequency of ritual participation on sense of community and social well-being of a minority community in India, the Sikhs. We looked at a unique ritualistic practice of the Sikhs, seva. Rituals are known to contribute toward social solidarity and cohesion as well as physical and mental well-being. In particular for a minority community, rituals help group members establish and maintain strong community networks and a unique group identity. A total of 156 members of the Sikh community (85 males; 71 females) participated in the study. Frequency of ritual participation was positively related with social well-being and sense of community. Furthermore, sense of community was found to mediate the effect of frequency of ritual participation on social well-being. Results are discussed in the light of the importance of studying rituals in minority groups, the frequency of participation in a ritual activity and the importance of addressing social well-being in ritual research.
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Metadaten
Titel
Ritual Participation, Sense of Community, and Social Well-Being: A Study of Seva in the Sikh Community
verfasst von
Khushbeen Kaur Sohi
Purnima Singh
Krutika Bopanna
Publikationsdatum
02.06.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0424-y

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