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Worry and intrinsic/extrinsic religious orientation among Buddhist (Thai) and Christian (Canadian) elderly persons
Author(s)Sombat Tapanya, Richard Nicki, Ousa Jarusawad
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 44, no 1, 1997
Pagespp 73-83
KeywordsChristianity ; Canada ; Buddhism ; Thailand ; Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Anxiety ; Relational concepts.
AnnotationAn investigation of the relationship between Allport's concept of religious orientation and worry was conducted with 52 Buddhist Thais and 52 Christian Canadians aged between 65 and 91. Multiple regression analysis revealed that overall for both Buddhists and Christians an intrinsic orientation with religion was associated with lesser worry. Furthermore, an extrinsic orientation among Buddhists, in contrast to Christians, was found to be linked to greater worry. These results are discussed in the context of the practice and beliefs of Buddhism and Christianity.
Accession NumberCPA-970731249 A
ClassmarkTS: 7S: TUP: 7HG: EX: ENP: 47

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