Research Project Detail
Your Social Groups, Health and Well-Being
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Renate Ysseldyk, Carleton University & Dr. Catherine Haslam, University of Exeter
RESEARCH PROGRAM ASSOCIATION: Spiritual Care for Seniors Program
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Being a member of various social groups (e.g., singing groups, sporting groups, book clubs, etc), can protect health and well-being because these groups provide an important source of social support and a sense of 'belongingness'. However, some previous research suggests that religious groups might protect health and well-being even further because of the important beliefs that group members also share.
The goal of this study is to explore the relationships between various group memberships, including religious groups, to see how being part of those groups might affect health outcomes, such as cognitive ability and well-being. Final results will be available in early 2011.
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