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The role of religious beliefs and spirituality on the quality of life of rare diseases patients (English version)

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  • Salomea POPOVICIU

    (University lecturer, PhD, Emanuel University of Oradea, Nufarului 87, 410597, Oradea, Oradea, ROMANIA)

  • Delia BIRLE

    (University lecturer, PhD, University of Oradea, str. Universitatii 1, Oradea, Oradea, ROMANIA)

  • Serban OLAH

    (Associate Professor, PhD, University of Oradea, str. Universitatii 1, Oradea, Oradea, ROMANIA)

  • Ioan POPOVICIU

    (Associate Professor, PhD, Emanuel University of Oradea, Nufarului 87, 410597, Oradea, Oradea ROMANIA)

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between religious beliefs and spiritual beliefs and the quality of life of Romanian rare disease patients. Specifically, the study, firstly, analyzed the correlations between self-reported life satisfaction and participants’ beliefs in heaven, afterlife and God. Secondly, correlations between self-reported optimism and participants’ belief in the role of spirituality and life meaning were studied. Thirdly, the relationship between self-reported health and church attendance, importance of church and importance God for Romanian rare disease patients were examined. Implications for social workers, counselors and health providers were also discussed.

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  • Salomea POPOVICIU & Delia BIRLE & Serban OLAH & Ioan POPOVICIU, 2012. "The role of religious beliefs and spirituality on the quality of life of rare diseases patients (English version)," Revista de cercetare si interventie sociala, Editura Lumen, Department of Economics, vol. 36, pages 144-161, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:rev2rl:v:36:y:2012:i::p:144-161
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    1. Maria Belea, 2020. "Religiosity and Psychological Welfare. Approaching Perspectives in the Romanian Scientific Context," Scientia Moralitas Journal, Scientia Moralitas, Research Institute, vol. 5(1), pages 35-47, July.

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    Keywords

    religious beliefs; spirituality; quality of life; rare disease patients;
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    JEL classification:

    • A23 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Graduate
    • Z00 - Other Special Topics - - General - - - General

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