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Relating Religiosity to Quality of Life in Older People in Differentiation from Spirituality: Some Insight from 2011 Taiwan Social Change Survey

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  • Tungshan Chou

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This study examined the role of spirituality in relation to the impact of religiosity on older people’s quality of life in the Taiwanese context. Responses from two hundred fifty-eight participants over the age of 65 in a nationwide survey conducted in 2011 provided the data for this study. Both religiosity and spirituality constructs were represented by behavioral indicators: frequency of religious attendance and spiritual experiences encountered. The quality of life construct was measured in three aspects: growth needs, general life satisfaction, and physical activeness. The results supported the assertion that religiosity positively predicts older people’s quality of life and spirituality moderates such a relationship. The implications were discussed in light of recent research findings on religious homophily/exclusivity and civic participation.

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  • Tungshan Chou, 2014. "Relating Religiosity to Quality of Life in Older People in Differentiation from Spirituality: Some Insight from 2011 Taiwan Social Change Survey," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(3), pages 366-378.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:2:y:2014:i:3:p:366-378:id:2640
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