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Religion and Faith Perception in a Pandemic of COVID-19

Authors: Oliwia Kowalczyk, Krzysztof Roszkowski, Xavier Montane, Wojciech Pawliszak, Bartosz Tylkowski, Anna Bajek

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2020

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted religion and faith in different ways. Numerous restrictions have been implemented worldwide. Believers are in conflict with authorities’ warnings that gatherings must be limited to combat the spread of the virus. Religion has always played a role of the balm for the soul, and the regular religious participation is associated with better emotional health outcomes. In our study, we examined whether the exposure to COVID-19 enhances the faith. The instrument used was a survey verifying the power of spirituality in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Title: Religion and Faith Perception in a Pandemic of COVID-19
Authors: Oliwia Kowalczyk
Krzysztof Roszkowski
Xavier Montane
Wojciech Pawliszak
Bartosz Tylkowski
Anna Bajek
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Coronavirus
COVID-19
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01088-3

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