Existential relatedness in light of eudemonic well-being and religious coping among middle-aged and older cardiac patients
- 27 April 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Health Psychology
- Vol. 18 (3), 368-382
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105311434754
Abstract
This study examined the prediction of preoperative faith factors for perceived spiritual support, indicating existential relationship as a dimension of eudemonic well-being (EWB), at 30 months after cardiac surgery (N=226). The study capitalized on data from preoperative surveys and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ National Database. Controlling for demographics, cardiac indices, and mental health, hierarchical regression showed that preoperative prayer coping, subjective religiousness, and internal control were positive predictors of spiritual support. Negative religious coping was a negative predictor. Internal control mediated the role of positive religious coping. Certain faith-based experiences may enhance aspects of EWB, but future research should investigate mechanisms.Keywords
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