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Religion and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Emerging Adults

Author: Shalonda E. B. Horton

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Studies suggest we capitalize upon religion’s health benefits to prevent obesity. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to determine how emerging adults used religion to manage their health. Two focus groups were conducted among White and African American participants. Content analysis of the data revealed categories about their attitudes regarding parental and religious influences, religion’s influence on behavior, negative health effects of religion, barriers, obesity prevention, and health promotion programs. Society sends out “easy” solutions for unhealthy behaviors, but we should focus on healthy behavior benefits, remove barriers, and consider religion’s part in health promotion (obesity prevention).

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Title: Religion and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Emerging Adults
Author: Shalonda E. B. Horton
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-013-9773-3

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