Health outcomes and a new index of spiritual experience.

doi:10.2307/1387214

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Health outcomes and a new index of spiritual experience.

Published Jun 1, 1991 · Jared D. Kass, R. Friedman, J. Leserman

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

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Abstract

Clinical observations suggesting a relationship between spiritual experiences, life purpose and satisfaction, and improvements in physical health led to the development of an Index of Core Spiritual Experience (INSPIRIT). Data from 83 medical outpatients showed the INSPIRIT to have a strong degree of internal reliability and concurrent validity. Multiple regression analyses showed the INSPIRIT to be associated with: (1) increased life purpose and satisfaction, a health-promoting attitude; and (2) decreased frequency of medical symptoms.

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Key takeawayThe INSPIRIT is a reliable and valid tool for measuring spiritual experiences, which are linked to increased life purpose, satisfaction, and decreased medical symptoms.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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