Religious coping strategies and perceived causes of sickness and health in South Africa

The purpose of this survey was to explore religious coping strategies and to what extent black South Africans directly attributed their health and/or diseases to supernatural forces such as the ancestors and magic. A total of 3000 structured questionnaires were distributed to South Africans of all e...

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Authors: Van Dyk, P. J. 1956- (Author) ; Van Dyk, Aletta Christina 1955- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Univ. [2015]
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2015, Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BS Traditional African religions
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Further subjects:B coping strategies
B Magic
B Health beliefs
B Religion
B Ancestors
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