Compare And Contrast The Difference Between An Individual Being Religious Or Spiritual?

1. The class started with comparing and contrasting the difference between an individual being religious or spiritual. What information can you find about this?

Religion is often viewed as more institutionally based, more structured, and more traditional and

may be associated with organized, well-established beliefs. As well as, people who are religious

tend to have better physical and mental health and it benefits caregivers. Religious beliefs and

practices often foster the development of community and broad social support networks. On the

contrary, spirituality refers to the intangible and immaterial and thus may be considered a more

general term. Spirituality is not associated with a particular group or organization. It can refer

In addition, about 5% consider themselves spiritual but not religious. For most older people in

the United States, religion has a major role in their life. It is estimated that 96% believe in God or

a universal spirit, more than 90% pray and more than 50% attend religious services weekly or

more often (Kapman & Berkman, 2013).

3. Provide an example of how religion can positively impact mental health, health promotion, and social experiences.

Firstly, an example of how religion can positively health, health promotion is some religions

such as the Mormons, can advocate behaviors that enhance health by avoiding tobacco and

heavy alcohol use. Secondly, an example of how religion can positively impact mental health is

having a hopeful, positive attitude about the future helps people with physical problems remain motivated to recover. Thirdly, an example of how religion can positively impact a social experience is increased social contact for older people increases the likelihood that disease will

be detected early and that older people will comply with treatment regimens because members

This tool consists of 17 items utilizing the 5 point Likert scale (Seddigh et al.,

2016) As well, as the Spiritual Interests Related to Illness Tool (SpIRIT), which measures spiritual needs of patients with cancer and family caregivers. This tool consists of 42 items utilizing the 5 point Likert scale (Seddigh et al., 2016).

6. Match the following spiritual characteristics with the appropriate group listed here.

A Strategies used in resolving adverse experiences include accepting reality, turning things over to a higher power, identifying life lessons, recognizing purpose and destiny, and achieving growth.

D Women, especially, use their religious and cultural traditions to adjust to their new country, sustain their families, and build more secure communities

C The group vests many of their beliefs and spiritual powers in nature, the land, and animals.

B Programs to promote intergenerational healing among the four distinct generations in families are developing in communities.

A. African American women

B. Japanese Americans

C. Native Americans

D. Mexican Americans https://www.scribd.com/presentation/34105226/Fostering-Spirituality 7. What six events do Ebersole and Hess (1998) classify as “Threats to