God-Mediated Control and Optimism
Exploring Variations by Denominational Affiliation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9255472 |
|---|---|
| Authors | N Krause (0000-0002-9979-2997, University of Michigan, corresponding author), R David Hayward (0000-0002-9845-6131, University of Michigan) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 275-290 |
| Publication date | 2014-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Review of Religious Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2211-4866 • E-ISSN: 0034-673X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13644-013-0133-2 |
| OpenAlex | W1985093685 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 25 |
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between feelings of God-mediated control and optimism in Conservative Protestants and individuals affiliated with all other denominations. God-mediated control is defined as the belief that problems in life can be overcome and important goals can be reached by working together with God. Findings from a nationwide survey of older people reveal that Conservative Protestants are more optimistic than people who affiliate with other denominations. Moreover, the results indicate that differences in optimism across the two groups can be explained to a significant extent by a stronger relationship between God-mediated control and optimism in the Conservative Protestant group
Control (management) · Economics · Epistemology · Feeling · Management · Optimism · Political science · Protestantism · Religious belief · Sociology · Law · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Philosophy · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
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| Citations per year | 0,9 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2025 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |