The association between perceived spirituality, religiosity, and life satisfaction: The mediating role of self-rated health

Social Indicators Research

Volumn 79, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 255-274

  Zullig, Keith J ^a   Ward, Rose Marie ^a   Horn, Thelma ^a  

^a MIAMI UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Life satisfaction; Quality of life; Religiosity; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

BODY CONDITION; LIVING STANDARD; MENTAL HEALTH; QUALITY OF LIFE; RELIGION;

EID: 33750140682     PISSN: 03038300     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11205-005-4127-5     Document Type: Article

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