SRS 2398 Study Guide - Final Guide: Dependent And Independent Variables, Cardiovascular Disease, Orthodox Judaism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: SRS 2398
• Professor: Theodore Debruyn

Document Summary

Koenig, king, & carson -- the approach and methods of psychosocial research. Western model -- monotheistic worldview (i. e. islam, christianity, judaism) Belief in, attachment to, and relationship with god = better physical health. Can relate and attach to divine through love, faith, prayer, etc. Attachment to god = practice religion and use it to cope. R/s develops positive psychological traits (forgiveness, honesty, altruism, etc. ) >> fruits of the spirit -- this affects positive emotions, relationships, and coping. Positive emotions from r/s affect immunity/bodily systems/physical health/longevity in junction with genes/environment/personality/developmental factors. Genes may determine type of personality that responds to r/s. R/s directly influences lifestyle/decisions which affect health ( negative coping/emotions i. e. anxiety, substance abuse) Affects social support, trust in others (reduces anxiety/depression) Emotions and social support (influences by r/s) affect immune/endocrine/cardiovascular systems which influence well being and longevity. Negative relation to god will have adverse mental. social/psychological health effects.