Belief in Faith Healing and HbA1c: Exploring the Mediating Role of Meaning in Life

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between belief in divine healing and HbA1c (a biomarker of blood glucose control). Three major findings emerged from our analysis of data from a nationwide survey. First, a set of descriptive analyses suggest that faith healing beliefs are not...

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Authors: Krause, Neal (Author) ; Ironson, Gail (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2024
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 52, Issue: 1, Pages: 76-90
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Miraculous healing / Faith / Health / Hemoglobin / Blood glucose
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
Further subjects:B belief in faith healing
B HbA1c
B meaning in life
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