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Spirituality as a protective health asset for young people: an international comparative analysis from three countries

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  • Fiona Brooks

    (University of Technology (UTS)
    CRIPACC, University of Hertfordshire)

  • Valerie Michaelson

    (School of Religion, Queen′s University)

  • Nathan King

    (Queen′s University)

  • Jo Inchley

    (Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit, University of St Andrews)

  • William Pickett

    (Queen′s University)

Abstract

Objectives Spirituality has been proposed as a potential health asset a ‘developmental engine’ that works by fostering the search for connectedness, meaning and purpose. The aim is to examine to what extent spiritual health might be protective of young people’s overall health and well-being. Methods In 2014, young people aged 11, 13, and 15 years in England, Scotland and Canada were surveyed as part of the HBSC study (n = 26,701). The perceived importance of spiritual health and domains (connections with self, others, nature, and the transcendent) was measured in these countries. Multi-level log-binomial models were used to explore relationships between spiritual health and three self-reported positive health outcomes: general health status, subjective life satisfaction and health complaints. Results Higher levels of perceptions of the importance of spiritual health, both overall and within the four domains, were associated with higher likelihoods of reporting each of the positive health outcomes. Conclusions Spiritual health appears to operate as a protective health asset during adolescence and is significantly shaped by external relationships and connections.

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  • Fiona Brooks & Valerie Michaelson & Nathan King & Jo Inchley & William Pickett, 2018. "Spirituality as a protective health asset for young people: an international comparative analysis from three countries," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 63(3), pages 387-395, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:63:y:2018:i:3:d:10.1007_s00038-017-1070-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-017-1070-6
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    1. Meyran Boniel-Nissim & Izabela Tabak & Joanna Mazur & Alberto Borraccino & Fiona Brooks & Rob Gommans & Winfried Sluijs & Emese Zsiros & Wendy Craig & Yossi Harel-Fisch & Emily Finne, 2015. "Supportive communication with parents moderates the negative effects of electronic media use on life satisfaction during adolescence," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 60(2), pages 189-198, February.
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    1. Elif Baykal, 2020. "Boosting Resilience through Spiritual Well-being: COVID-19 Example," Bussecon Review of Social Sciences (2687-2285), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 2(4), pages 18-25, December.

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