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Method
Introduction
The following study involves a survey being completed by participants who may or
may not experience high levels of spirituality despite their attendance a religious service. at
The hypothesis reveals that church attendance does not influence an individual’s spirituality.
. predicted that religion or spirituality It is can improve stress levels and decrease negative
impacts on mental health. The data collection method discussed the an individual’s is in
following paragraphs.
The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) a self-report instrument designed is to
assess ordinary experiences of transcendent connection daily life in an individual’s
(Underwood, 2011). Studies have found that women reported higher regarding the daily
spiritual experience scale than men the in United States. It is not uncommon to see men
report low due cultural differences and the lack of being open regarding their emotions to
and spiritual experiences. However, crucial understand various variables when it is to
surveying both men and women based on culture, religion, careers, and current destination.
Therefore, not uncommon find that women test higher it is to in spirituality levels
especially when predictive that women are more likely it is to attend a religious service to
improve their well-being and health (Underwood, 2011). Therefore, common see it is to
men focus on their career and never attend a religious service to feel that their well-being
is successful.
Recent studies were able to investigate daily spiritual experiences and potential
mental health benefits based on religion and spirituality (Ken, Henderson, Bradshaw,
Ellison, Wright, 2021). Therefore, religious and spiritual phenomena have led positive & to
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outcomes by lowering stress and depression. Individuals who are religious or spiritual often
attend a religious service, volunteer, and are open to publicly express their religion or
spirituality. However, recent studies measured the attachment theory regarding individuals
who experienced a negative experience with Christianity or a belief Jesus Christ when in
they experienced any hurtful feelings and emotions whether it was hurt by the church, a
