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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 4/2010

01-12-2010 | Original Paper

Measurement of Religiosity/Spirituality in Adolescent Health Outcomes Research: Trends and Recommendations

Authors: Sian Cotton, Meghan E. McGrady, Susan L. Rosenthal

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

The relationship between religious/spiritual (R/S) factors and adolescent health outcomes has been studied for decades; however, the R/S measurement tools used may not be developmentally relevant for adolescents. A systematic literature review was conducted to review and evaluate trends in measuring R/S in adolescent health outcomes research. In this review a total of 100 articles met criteria for inclusion. Relatively few (n = 15) included adolescent-specific R/S measures or items accounting for developmentally relevant issues such as parental religiosity or age-appropriate language. Future R/S and health research with adolescents would be strengthened by incorporating developmentally relevant R/S measurement tools, psychometrics, and multidimensional measures.
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Metadata
Title
Measurement of Religiosity/Spirituality in Adolescent Health Outcomes Research: Trends and Recommendations
Authors
Sian Cotton
Meghan E. McGrady
Susan L. Rosenthal
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-010-9324-0

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