Religion as a coping mechanism for health problems and depression among aging Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21176702 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marta B Rodríguez‐Galán (St. John Fisher College, corresponding author), Marta B Rodriguez-Galan (St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York, USA), L M Falcon (0000-0002-2476-5046, University of Massachusetts Lowell) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 130-153 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-8030 • E-ISSN: 1552-8049 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030.2017.1413031 |
| OpenAlex | W2781418420 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 46 |
This article examines the role of religion as a coping mechanism for health among aging Puerto Ricans in the Boston area through the analysis of in-depth qualitative interviews. The findings indicate that religion is a very significant health coping resource for Puerto Ricans dealing with specific health issues, including depression, nerves, high blood pressure, alcohol, tobacco, and other addictions, and recovery from illness; as well as an orientation that promotes healthy behaviors. The main forms of coping revolved around the power of faith and prayer, the communal experience, and meaning and morality, which were perceived as promoting well- being and improving one’s health. Overall, religion had a positive influence on the respondents’ sense of well-being; however, a few subjects also reported conflicts between a religious orientation and the secular culture within their community. Some also reported possible manipulation by some clergy. An understanding of religious coping experiences among aging Puerto Ricans is essential for clergy, health, and human service professionals working to develop strategies to address their spiritual and health care needs
Alternative medicine · Faith · Health care · Political science · Prayer · Spirituality · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Society, and Development · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |